Sixers own No. 22 overall pick in 2026 NBA Draft via Jared McCain trade after winning tiebreaker
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Key Points:
- The Philadelphia 76ers secured the No. 22 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after winning a tiebreaker against the Atlanta Hawks, who own the Cleveland Cavaliers' pick.
- This pick was acquired from the Houston Rockets via a February trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder, which sent guard Jared McCain to the Thunder in exchange for the pick and three future second-round selections.
- Sixers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey indicated the team may use the pick as a trade asset rather than drafting a player directly, aiming to leverage it to improve the roster around the draft.
- The 2026 draft class is expected to be strong both at the top and in depth, increasing the value of a mid-first-round pick like No. 22 compared to an average year.
- The Sixers will send their own first-round pick (No. 17 overall) to the Thunder to complete a prior trade involving Al Horford and Danny Green, marking another strategic move by Morey since joining Philadelphia.
