Philadelphia 76ers: 5 options for pick No. 36 in 2017 NBA Draft

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5. Trade it with Okafor

The Philadelphia 76ers aren’t too far off from being a decent team. They have some solid pieces and depending on who they select with third overall pick in the first round goes, their 36th pick could be trade bait for another NBA team.

It’s no secret team executives have fallen out of love with center Jahlil Okafor. He was acquired in the 2015 NBA Draft as the third overall pick. Okafor hasn’t played too poorly offensively; it’s his defense that has the team up in arms.

The Sixers were unable to trade Okafor after trade talks fell apart with the Chicago Bulls before the trade deadline. However, if placed in the right situation, Okafor could still be a valuable player on an NBA roster.

Packaging the 36th pick in a well-rounded draft class like this could prove to be a formidable choice for the Sixers. They are a team in need of some veteran help, and will be getting a lot younger after this year’s NBA Draft. The Sixers could choose to trade their pick to a team without a pick, such as the Memphis Grizzlies or Los Angeles Clippers, both teams who need to add some new blood to their roster.

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