Spurs, 76ers Reportedly Near Trade for 2025 No. 2 NBA Draft Pick

The Philadelphia 76ers are actively pursuing a trade with the San Antonio Spurs to move up from the No. 3 to the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, aiming to secure guard Dylan Harper, considered the second-best prospect behind Cooper Flagg. The Sixers have narrowed their focus to a few prospects for their current pick, including VJ Edgecombe and Ace Bailey, but Harper remains their primary target, prompting trade talks with the Spurs. Philadelphia can offer future draft picks, including a 2028 first-round pick from the Clippers and a 2029 top-three protected swap, but has limited tradable players under contract, with high-salary stars like Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Paul George unlikely to be moved. Meanwhile, the Spurs hold the No. 2 pick and are considering whether to draft the best available player or trade down to gain additional assets, possibly including the Sixers' No. 3 pick and future draft capital. The Spurs already have a strong backcourt and may prefer to select a player who fits better alongside Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox, and Victor Wembanyama, rather than Harper. Both teams are weighing their roster needs and draft strategies carefully as the 2025 NBA Draft approaches.