The Philadelphia 76ers head into the opening night of the NBA draft with a variety of options. Rutgers wing Ace Bailey — perhaps against his wishes — is one of their options to select with the No. 3 pick Wednesday at the Barclays Center.

Ace Bailey remains one of the top prospects for this year's NBA Draft. Despite widespread rumors suggesting that the Philadelphia 76ers were set on selecting him with their first-round pick, recent reports indicate the team may have reconsidered their decision.

When the Philadelphia 76ers landed the third-overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, it was clear they weren’t going to be in a position to land Cooper Flag