[CBS] Report: Sixers have reached out to Cleveland to trade for No. 1

The obvious answer is that the Sixers would draft Embiid with the #1 pick. I guess they're banking on the standard stupidity we've seen from the Cavs during the draft.

 

Thaddeus Young isn't an important piece. If that's what it takes to get the guy the Sixers surely want then it's worth a deal.

 

Really? Can he play PF? Seems a bit redundant to Noel. I figured no reason for the Sixers to move up since one of Wiggins/Parker will be available to them.

 

The Sixers suck. They're aim isn't to build a team right now. It's to get the best player possible. Embiid has the greatest chance to be a superstar player.

Do you think Morey cared whether Dwight could play PF because the Rockets already had a great center?

 

If they got the #1, they'd be picking Embiid. Don't for a minute think they want to trade up for Wiggins

 

It is an open secret that Hinkie wants Wiggins.

The Cavs want to win now. The 76ers want to rebuild now.

If the Cavs had any brains or balls, they'd draft Wiggins and take whomever falls to the 3rd spot (probably Embiid anyway) and squeeze what they can from the 76ers.

• Thad Young, who wants out of Philadelphia (be careful what you wish for, bro?)
  
• The 32nd and 39th picks in this draft?

Etc.

 

Maybe the Sixers are trying to clear Young off of their books so they can get back some other expiring contracts.

 

If the target is Wiggins then that's the only way to be sure that the Cavs don't trade the pick to another team.

 

I think they want Wiggins and the Bucks could easily take Wiggins because he fills a need for them.

Hinkie plays highest potential players for rebuilding and Wiggins by far has the most potential of anyone in this draft. Embiid has good potential too, but I think a lot of people are using his height as more potential, which I don't believe matters much in today's NBA.

 

I have to greatly disagree.... Embiid has the highest upside in this draft.... and it's not even close.

Embiid has great footwork, great hands, and great athleticism. His height and length are just the cherry a top this potential super star big. This guy's two way potential is off the charts!

On the other hand, all of Wiggins potential lies in his athleticism. If it wasn't for his athleticism, I believe he would be an average prospect.

 

You don't follow the sixers, thus you're comment is void. They don't want Embiid, the have Nerlens

 

Nerlens is a funny a** name

 

Noel and Embiid would be an interesting big man pairing. I doubt Philly are worried if another lottery pick sits out the year due to injury. A shooting small forward with the #10 pick is easily attainable. I don't buy the Wiggins target at all though they'll take him at #3 and claim they got their guy regardless. Basic posturing I believe

 

In that case, the rumor should be Noel+3rd for 1st.

 

Did you just completely miss the point...or are you making a joke?

 

The Rockets aren't going to draft Akeem Olajuwon, they already have Ralph Sampson.

 

Agreed. They're essentially drafting the same player.

MCW + Wiggins/Parker/Randle + Noel is just bursting with potential. I don't think it's necessary to trade up.

As long as you're in the top 4 picks, you should pick a winner.