Many believe Daryl Morey will trade his pick, but that hasn’t stopped the Sixers from doing thorough homework for the 2024 NBA Draft. There are two prospects they seem to be eyeing.
### Jared McCain and Tristan Da Silva
Many believe Daryl Morey will trade his pick, but that hasn’t stopped the Sixers from doing thorough homework for the 2024 NBA Draft. There are two prospects they seem to be eyeing.
### Jared McCain and Tristan Da Silva
**Jared McCain**
ESPN’s Draft Analysts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo linked the Sixers to Duke’s Jared McCain, who is projected to go No. 16 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft:
> “McCain appears to be firmly inside the top 20 at this point, earning a green room invitation and having enjoyed a positive pre-draft process. There’s interest in him from teams in the late lottery, and the Heat, 76ers, and Lakers are all possibilities, creating what looks like a narrow range.
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> As an excellent shooter with impressive intangibles that have bolstered his case in the short and long term, McCain is well-prepared for an NBA adjustment and could be on a faster track to making an impact than your typical freshman. His ability to play both backcourt spots intelligently and provide immediate spacing has plenty of appeal to any team in need of shooting or guard depth.
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> If the 76ers keep this pick — which they may instead use as a trade chip — that type of skill set would make a lot of sense next to Tyrese Maxey.” — Woo
McCain, a top shooter with a well-rounded offensive skillset, is more of a shooting guard than a traditional point guard. He’d fit well alongside Tyrese Maxey offensively. Although there are defensive concerns due to size, the Sixers likely wouldn’t worry about that in the short term.
**Tristan Da Silva**
The Sixers are also interested in Colorado’s Tristan Da Silva, who Givony and Woo predict will go to the Lakers just one pick later:
> “Da Silva was a surprising omission from the NBA’s early green-room list, but he may still earn an invitation, with firm interest inside the top 20. He has interest as high as Memphis at No. 9 but will likely fall into the next range, where an array of playoff-caliber teams, including the Kings, Heat, Sixers, and Lakers, are all interested in his services.
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> Da Silva’s versatility at either forward spot on both ends and reliable 3-point shooting give him a good pathway to minutes next season, although his ceiling isn’t perceived quite as high as some of the younger players in this range.”
Da Silva is a safer candidate in the top 20, offering a high floor and a lower ceiling. He’s a gifted shooter for his size and has drawn comparisons to Cam Johnson. While he lacks athleticism and defensive tenacity to be a true 3-and-D forward, he could provide solid floor spacing and playmaking next to Embiid if the bigger names are off the board or the Sixers can’t trade for a veteran.
As the NBA draft approaches, expect to gain more clarity on the Sixers’ potential moves.
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ESPN’s Draft Analysts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo linked the Sixers to Duke’s Jared McCain, who is projected to go No. 16 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft:
> “McCain appears to be firmly inside the top 20 at this point, earning a green room invitation and having enjoyed a positive pre-draft process. There’s interest in him from teams in the late lottery, and the Heat, 76ers, and Lakers are all possibilities, creating what looks like a narrow range.
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> As an excellent shooter with impressive intangibles that have bolstered his case in the short and long term, McCain is well-prepared for an NBA adjustment and could be on a faster track to making an impact than your typical freshman. His ability to play both backcourt spots intelligently and provide immediate spacing has plenty of appeal to any team in need of shooting or guard depth.
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> If the 76ers keep this pick — which they may instead use as a trade chip — that type of skill set would make a lot of sense next to Tyrese Maxey.” — Woo
McCain, a top shooter with a well-rounded offensive skillset, is more of a shooting guard than a traditional point guard. He’d fit well alongside Tyrese Maxey offensively. Although there are defensive concerns due to size, the Sixers likely wouldn’t worry about that in the short term.
**Tristan Da Silva**
The Sixers are also interested in Colorado’s Tristan Da Silva, who Givony and Woo predict will go to the Lakers just one pick later:
> “Da Silva was a surprising omission from the NBA’s early green-room list, but he may still earn an invitation, with firm interest inside the top 20. He has interest as high as Memphis at No. 9 but will likely fall into the next range, where an array of playoff-caliber teams, including the Kings, Heat, Sixers, and Lakers, are all interested in his services.
>
> Da Silva’s versatility at either forward spot on both ends and reliable 3-point shooting give him a good pathway to minutes next season, although his ceiling isn’t perceived quite as high as some of the younger players in this range.”
Da Silva is a safer candidate in the top 20, offering a high floor and a lower ceiling. He’s a gifted shooter for his size and has drawn comparisons to Cam Johnson. While he lacks athleticism and defensive tenacity to be a true 3-and-D forward, he could provide solid floor spacing and playmaking next to Embiid if the bigger names are off the board or the Sixers can’t trade for a veteran.
As the NBA draft approaches, expect to gain more clarity on the Sixers’ potential moves.
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