The Philadelphia 76ers trade down to select Duke big man Khaman Maluach with the No. 7 overall pick in the latest mock draft projection.

The drama of the NBA Draft every year makes it one of the premier events on the basketball calendar. The buildup to the (now) two-day event is full of rumors, mock drafts and projections on where the top prospects will be playing next season.

The 76ers are in the process of exploring every option available to secure an impact player in the upcoming NBA draft. A source confirmed a HoopsHype report that the team reached out to the San Antonio Spurs about obtaining the second pick.

However, the Sixers could also add a player at No. 3 and bring in a young player to a roster in need of an injection of youth. A mock draft performed by HoopsHype has the Sixers selecting Rutgers star Ace Bailey with the pick:

The Sixers have engaged in discussions with the Spurs about the possibility of moving up in the draft from No.