Shake Milton #18 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates during the third quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Wells Fargo Center on Novembe

It appeared all but certain that Edgecombe was the favorite at No. 3, and the only box that still needed to be checked was Givony and ESPN's endorsement of that sentiment. However, Jonathan Wasserman still has Bailey landing in Philadelphia because of his size and shot-making advantages over Edgecombe:

The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly continue to be enamored with Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe as the 2025 NBA draft draws nearer.

Kansas big man Hunter Dickinson has been added to the list of players who have worked out for the Philadelphia 76ers prior to the draft.

Part of the reason why the NBA Draft is one of the most exciting events on the basketball calendar every year is the drama. The rumors and mock drafts in the weeks and months leading up to the main event create a suspenseful environment every time NBA commissioner Adam Silver takes the podium to announce the selection.

The Sixers could opt against drafting a player who has been viewed as a lock to be taken in the top three of the 2025 NBA Draft

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.