While the Philadelphia 76ers have options in the 2025 NBA Draft, this scenario would produce their perfect outcome for the future.

Before the Philadelphia 76ers acquired the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, not many questioned the standing of Rutgers wing Ace Bailey as the third-best prospect in the player pool. Since the Sixers moved up two spots to take the pick on lottery night,

In the latest 2025 NBA mock draft projection, the Philadelphia 76ers select Baylor star VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick.