2018 NBA Draft
The price of moving up in the 2017 NBA Draft to select Markelle Fultz required one of the Philadelphia 76ers first round picks in the future. The first occasion the team could face payment is in the 2018 NBA Draft.
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Let’s examine that draft, and applaud the wisdom of protecting future picks landing at the top spot from conveying in any current trade scenario
NBA Draft Summary:
Philadelphia 76ers first round pick.
Los Angeles Lakers first round pick (if doesn’t fall at two-five)
Philadelphia 76ers second round pick
Brooklyn Nets or Cleveland Cavaliers second round pick (more favorable of the two)
Houston second round pick
Los Angeles Clippers or New York Knicks second round pick (more favorable of the two)
As the Philadelphia 76ers approach a playoff-worthy caliber, their draft pick value will fall proportionately. But with two firsts (a top-ten pick in the 2018 NBA Draft should be very valuable) in 2018, and four second round picks, the team will have plenty of talent to choose from.
Meanwhile, the team has 2017 drafted players overseas as well. And they are gaining valuable experience this year.