The Philadelphia 76ers have plenty of options with the No. 3 pick in the draft, but the team could move up one spot with the right trade.

Part of the reason why the NBA Draft is one of the most exciting events on the basketball calendar every year is the drama. The rumors and mock drafts in the weeks and months leading up to the main event create a suspenseful environment every time NBA commissioner Adam Silver takes the podium to announce the selection.

NBA draft is vitally important for the Philadelphia 76ers. What will the 76ers do with the No. 3 overall pick amid swirling rumors? Philadelphia, the third-oldest team in the 2024-25 season, saw its seven-year playoff run come to an end this past season.

One player linked to Philly has been Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. NBA analyst Kevin O'Connor proposed a trade idea on his show, "The Kevin O'Connor Show," that would lead the 76ers to land the two-time champion. The trade proposal will also allow the organization to dump George and his four-year, $212 million maximum contract.

The NBA is as ruthless as it gets. Players can start their careers positively before finding themselves out of a job following several unconvincing seasons. A quickly declining former Los Angeles Lakers center is currently out of the NBA at age 31 but hopes to make a comeback to the most talented league basketball has to offer.

Heading into this year's NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers are one team many people are keeping an eye on. Armed with a top-three pick and a roster loaded with