This edition continues to focus on the 2018 draft when Philadelphia selected Landry Shamet with the No. 26 overall pick. The Sixers were looking to continue growing the roster around their star duo of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, at the time, and Shamet made an impact right away.

Meanwhile, Minnesota adds Durant to Anthony Edwards to form a lethal one-two punch, with a chance to retain upcoming free agents Julius Randle and Naz Reid. The Timberwolves would be top-heavy, especially if Nickeil Alexander-Walker departs in free agency as expected, but it would be quite difficult for anyone to get stops against that offense.

Rutgers forward Ace Bailey and Baylor swingman V.J. Edgecombe are considered the top two candidates to be taken third, with Texas shooting guard Tre Johnson looming. Will Philadelphia want to hold on to that selection, with the franchise apparently already excited about two incumbent backcourt talents, Maxey and shooting guard Jared McCain?

After the weekend saw Memphis get a massive return for Desmond Bane, we decided it’s at least worth pondering what Philadelphia could get if it traded Tyrese Maxey.

The pick will be a valuable asset for the Sixers. It sits in the draft range where this front office has found success in past years.

On Thursday afternoon, a league source told PhillyVoice that the Sixers have narrowed down their considerations for the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to four players -- as Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported on Thursday morning .

We answer questions about trade options with the No. 3 pick, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Quentin Grimes’ future and plenty more in this week’s mailbag.

The Eastern Conference is expected to be wide open next season, but a Sixers roster without a healthy Embiid can’t contend for a championship.