Sixers acquire second-round pick for cash to increase draft night flexibility

The Sixers acquired the No. 53 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft early Thursday morning, in a deal with New Orleans, the team announced on Thursday morning. Philadelphia is sending cash — $2 million, according to Shams Charania — to the Pelicans for the pick, and completed the deal after midnight the night before, according to a source familiar with the situation.

Sixers acquire second-round pick for cash to increase draft night flexibility
The Sixers acquired the No. 53 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft early Thursday morning, in a deal with New Orleans, the team announced on Thursday morning. Philadelphia is sending cash — $2 million, according to Shams Charania — to the Pelicans for the pick, and completed the deal after midnight the night before, according to a source familiar with the situation.