2017 NBA Mock Draft: The 76ers lock up a point guard

Jan 17, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Pitt Panthers at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Pitt Panthers at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Our new NBA mock draft has a point guard landing with the Philadelphia 76ers

The rumors surrounding the 2017 NBA Draft continue to fly as teams are increasingly becoming linked with prospects. Last week, we used those rumors to take a look at what the draft would look like if the Los Angeles Lakers abandoned the conventional wisdom and went with someone other than Lonzo Ball. This week, it’s the Philadelphia 76ers in the news.

As we noted in our first post-lottery mock draft, Philadelphia holds the keys that will determine the remainder of the draft order, so what they do at No. 3 is vitally important. The latest rumors have the 76ers linked with point guards Dennis Smith Jr. and De’Aaron Fox.

So, which one will they take this week and how will things shake out? Let’s take a look.

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