Philadelphia 76ers target players for No. 22 draft pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers recently acquired the No. 22 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft following a trade involving Jared McCain and the Oklahoma City Thunder. With new President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey at the helm, the team seeks to enhance its roster after a Round 2 playoff loss to the New York Knicks. Candidates for the 22nd selection include Morez Johnson Jr. from Michigan, Allen Graves from Santa Clara, Koa Peat from Arizona, and Ebuka Okorie from Stanford, each with strengths that align with the Sixers' needs. The draft is scheduled for June 23, providing the team with a short window to enhance its options.
- •Philadelphia acquires No. 22 pick after trading Jared McCain.
- •Mike Gansey is the new President of Basketball Operations.
- •Morez Johnson Jr. is a leading candidate for the selection.
- •Draft is set for June 23, three weeks away.
- •Team aims to recover after postseason exit.
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Philadelphia 76ers draft big board 3.0: The best fits at No. 22
"Here is the latest 2026 NBA draft big board for the Philadelphia 76ers with the best fits at pick No. 22.
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