Philadelphia has a chance to chart a brighter future in the 2025 NBA Draft. Which direction should Daryl Morey take with the No. 3 overall pick?

The 76ers' season was disappointing from the start, and a lot of it was due to injuries. 76ers star forward Paul George suffered a significant injury during the preseason, and Joel Embiid entered the season with knee troubles, which caused him to play only 19 games.

Foul-baiting refers to the act of a player intentionally trying to draw a foul while being tightly guarded to force a stoppage or a trip to the free-throw line. Players like Embiid and Brunson do this by falling toward their defenders when taking a shot to force the defender to make contact with them.

The Philadelphia 76ers will continue to forge ahead with the tandem of Joel Embiid and Paul George, according to NBA insider <a href=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jake Fischer.

ESPN's Jonathan Givony shared how the 76ers could be looking to trade their No. 3 overall pick and George for either Suns superstar Kevin Durant or Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen. More NBA news: Lakers Superstar Luka Doncic Reportedly Turning Page With Conditioning Plan

Despite claiming the 2023 MVP award, Joel Embiid is one of the most criticized players in the NBA, due to his increasing habit of “foul-baiting.” As fans continue to rip him for his habits, Embiid has openly admitted to manipulating the whistle, according to Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain.

The Philadelphia 76ers, following a disappointing season, are navigating trade rumors surrounding Paul George and their No. 3 draft pick. Despite speculation about potential deals for stars like Kevin Durant or Lauri Markkanen,

REPORT: 76ers target major NBA superstar in potential blockbuster trade involving Paul George as they look to reshape their roster.

NBA rumors suggest the Philadelphia 76ers are not looking to trade Paul George or package him with the No. 3 pick.