Cheer up Philadelphia 76ers fans. Picking those battered bodies off the canvas and fighting on is what your great city is known for. That's why one of Philly's favorite sons is a fictional boxer whose likeness is forever immortalized by a statue that sits at the grassy knoll near the Museum of Art's steps.

The Philadelphia 76ers have the opportunity to land a potential replacement for Joel Embiid with the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. The Sixers entered Monday's lottery with a 42.1 percent chance to land inside the top four. They will pick behind the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, both of whom do not need big men.

It was not the magical evening that the Philadelphia 76ers were hoping for, but it was not all bad news for the franchise after the NBA Draft Lottery results were revealed. The Sixers were in danger of losing their first-round pick if it fell outside the top six selections.

After keeping their pick in 2025, one has to wonder what the Philadelphia 76ers now owe the Oklahoma City Thunder in terms of picks.

Former NBA star Jameer Nelson is reportedly rising up the ranks in the Philadelphia 76ers' front office. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Sixers promoted Nelson to assistant general manager under GM Elton Brand and team president Daryl Morey.

Since 2020, Nelson has served as a Sixers' scout and general manager for the Delaware Blue Coats of the G League. 2025 draft lottery results: Who won the draft lottery for Duke star Cooper Flagg NBA Draft order 2025: Philly gets No.

The Philadelphia 76ers were so close to winning the NBA Draft Lottery and the rights to select Duke superstar Cooper Flagg. The 76ers landed inside the Top Four

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