Sixers select Joshua Jefferson at No. 22 in NBA mock draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:11 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers have selected Joshua Jefferson with the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NBA mock draft. Jefferson, a forward from Iowa State, averaged 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in the 2025-26 season. Acquired from the Oklahoma City Thunder through the Jared McCain trade, the pick will help address the team's need for rebounding depth. The Sixers' new front office, led by President Mike Gansey, aims to enhance the roster with younger talent. Jefferson's skill set positions him as a potential immediate contributor.
- •Joshua Jefferson selected at No. 22 by the Sixers
- •Jefferson averaged 16.4 points and 7.4 rebounds last season
- •Sixers acquired pick from Thunder via McCain trade
- •New front office led by Mike Gansey is shaping the roster
- •Jefferson could provide immediate rotation impact
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NBA mock draft: Sixers select Joshua Jefferson at No. 22 overall
"The Philadelphia 76ers select Joshua Jefferson at No. 22 overall in the latest 2026 NBA mock draft.
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