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Sixers 2018 NBA Draft Guide

By Christopher Kline

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 30: Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Zhaire Smith (2) dunks during the first half of the Under Armour Reunion College Basketball game between the Seton Hall Pirates and the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 30, 2017, at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 30: Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Zhaire Smith (2) dunks during the first half of the Under Armour Reunion College Basketball game between the Seton Hall Pirates and the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 30, 2017, at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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POTENTIAL TRADE UP/DOWN OPTIONS

While there is no indication that the Sixers are prepared to make a significant trade, there’s always a chance that Brett Brown and company find themselves enamored with a prospect who isn’t readily available at 10, 26 or 38.

If that’s the case, the Sixers could look to put together a deal and move up (or down) at various points in the draft.

Zhaire Smith, G/F, Texas Tech

Projected range: 10-18

Smith seems like a very real possibility at 10. If the Sixers decide to go in another direction and Smith slips into the late-teens, though, there’s a chance that they attempt to package 26 and 38 together to grab Smith with their second pick.

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Kevin Huerter, G/F, Maryland

Projected range: 14-21

One of the best off-ball shooters in the draft, Huerter would make the loss of Redick or Belinelli far less painful next season. He’s also a high-I.Q. passer who keeps the ball moving and works within the flow of the offense, which fits Brett Brown’s system rather seamlessly.

Donte DiVincenzo, G, Villanova

Projected range: 19-30

DiVincenzo would crack the Sixers’ rotation immediately as another ball-handler who shoots well from three-point range and plays hard-nosed defense. He’s also a local kid from Villanova, meaning most of the Sixers fanbase is already in his corner.

Luka Doncic, G, Real Madrid

Projected range: Top 3

On the off chance that the Sixers are still looking into a top-five pick, Doncic would likely be their target. As arguably the best international prospect of all-time, his all-around skill set and playmaking would add another dynamic to the Sixers’ young core. He’s the best prospect in the draft.