From Alabama's Amari Allen to Washington's Hannes Steinbach, the 76ers will have plenty of options with the No. 22 pick.
The Philadelphia 76ers hold the No. 22 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
They acquired this selection in the trade that sent Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder. While that deal has not worked out in their favor thus far, it does make draft season much more exciting for Sixers fans.
Bleacher Report released three realistic draft targets for each team, with the 76ers being linked to Alabama's Amari Allen, Arizona's Koa Peat, and Washington's Hannes Steinbach.
"Allen's outlook probably doesn't include super high-end outcomes, but it does include a good percent chance that he'll pan out," B/R's Zach Buckley wrote. "He looks like a 6'8" jack-of-all-trades, and that label is intended as a compliment. He is just capable or better at a lot of different things that help out a team."
In his freshman season with the Crimson Tide, Allen averaged 11.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists on 44.6% shooting and 34.1% shooting from three-point range in 32 games played. If Kelly Oubre Jr. decides to walk in free agency, he could act as the replacement wing.
"If Philly wants a little extra muscle up front, Peat can supply that," Buckley wrote. "Plus, he'd bring two-way playmaking, great instincts and the willingness to fill a role. His lack of shooting and creation pushed his stock out of the lottery range, but the draft community might be overreacting at this point. He is a winner."
Peat's first season with the Wildcats was a tremendous success, as he recorded 14.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game on 52.8% shooting. He would likely spend most of his time at the power forward position, which is a spot the 76ers have struggled to find a true fit for.
"The Sixers probably need short-term insurance behind Joel Embiid and a long-term succession plan for once he hangs them up," Buckley shared. "Steinbach is good enough to handle both roles. He would be an immediate source of interior scoring and rebounding, and his scoring range could really expand over time."
Adding a support piece to backup Embiid is never a bad idea, especially with center Andre Drummond hitting the open market. Steinbach was dominant with the Huskies in his first collegiate season, averaging 18.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks on 57.7% shooting in 30 appearances.
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