The short answer: there is no path to the Sixers making an offer that appeals to the Phoenix Suns without including at least one asset that is far too valuable to give up for a soon-to-be 37-year-old on an expiring contract — particularly given the lack of short-term certainty surrounding the Sixers' franchise cornerstone, Joel Embiid.

With the NBA draft right around the corner, now is the time to look at some past drafts and see what the Philadelphia 76ers have done in their history. The Sixers have selected some big-time players in the past who have become an important part of the fabric of the franchise's history.

The two former Scarlet Knights are expected to be taken near the top of the NBA draft. They played for a losing team, though. Why do the names Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz come to mind?

Knueppel has decent size for an NBA shooting guard and he’s savvy about shielding off defenders, playing through contact and drawing fouls. Though he won’t soar over defenders, Knueppel is good off of two feet in the mid-range and paint. He uses subtle fakes, changes of pace and sharp footwork.

Memphis received four first-round picks as part of their haul for Desmond Bane. Could the Sixers top that if they dealt Tyrese Maxey?

Council spoke about his offseason regimen after visiting the Philly All-American summer kids' basketball camp Monday at the MLK Jr. Recreation Center.

Long after his days with the Philadelphia 76ers, Lou Williams has transitioned into a career as an NBA analyst. After making a strong comparison for one of the

Landry Shamet #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in front of Antonio Blakeney #9 of the Chicago Bulls at the Wells Fargo Center on October 18, 201