There has been considerable discussion surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers and their plans for the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Reports indicate the 76ers are looking to move up the draft board,

The drama of the NBA Draft every year makes it one of the premier events on the basketball calendar. The buildup to the (now) two-day event is full of rumors, mock drafts and projections on where the top prospects will be playing next season.

NBA insider shuts down Herb Jones trade rumors linking Pelicans and 76ers in reported deal for No. 3 pick in 2025 NBA Draft.

With that in mind, Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes suggests the 76ers can pull off a blockbuster trade to acquire Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. 76ers receive: Kawhi Leonard Clippers: Jared McCain, No.3 Overall Pick, Paul George

As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare for the 2025 NBA draft and weigh all options with the No. 3 pick, there are plenty of avenues they can go down to improve the roster. President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey is never one to shy away from making a deal that he feels will help the roster going forward.

Coming off a disastrous 2024-25 season, the Philadelphia 76ers' offseason approach will attempt to meld a quick turnaround while keeping a focus on their long-term future.

Joel Embiid has been the heart and soul of the Philadelphia 76ers since the franchise drafted by the franchise back in 2014. He has emerged as one of the best players in the NBA over the years, having earned the league MVP award in 2023.

NBA free agent Russell Westbrook and Philadelphia 76ers veteran Paul George have been two of the league's most polarizing stars over the past decade, with both consistently on the receiving end of criticism for failing to secure a championship between their combined 32 seasons.