By: Brandon Apter, managing editor 
Following last night's lottery, the Sixers now have their choice at either Ben Simmons or Brandon Ingram. Though Simmons is an elite-level passer, the team is still without a solid point guard and there likely isn't going to be a great option come pick 24 or 26.
Outside of spending money in free agency, could there be a solution to this all? Yes. Prior to this year's trade deadline, the Sixers and Celtics were talking a potential swap of the Nets pick owned by Boston and center Jahlil Okafor. The Celtics now own the third overall pick in the draft, thanks to Brooklyn, and with a big drop-off after the first two draft prospects, Okafor could be an intriguing option for them. Why would the Sixers deal him to a divisional opponent, you ask? Because the Celtics could seemingly send the third pick to the Sixers, who would then potentially land one of the top guard talents, Jamal Murray or Kris Dunn, at that spot. Dunn averaged 12.8 points, 5.8 assists and 5.1 rebounds in four years at Providence while Murray averaged 20 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game with Kentucky.
This deal would make sense for both teams. For Philadelphia, they have a surplus of big men and drafting Simmons would give them one more. Currently on the roster, they are stocked with Okafor, Nerlens Noel, Joel Embiid and hopefully Dario Saric. We've seen the issues of Noel/Okafor co-existing and many believe that Embiid will be a much better talent if he is healthy. Jahlil had an impressive rookie campaign, that shouldn't be discounted, but if Philadelphia could add Dunn or Murray by dealing on of their four big men, they should consider it and Okafor makes the most sense. Some would say Noel should go, but his rim protection skills offer something Okafor doesn't have and Embiid could likely play the four, if necessary.
For the Celtics, they lack depth when it comes to big men that can score. Last season, Kelly Olynk averaged 10.3 points per game while Jared Sullinger averaged 10 per game. Okafor's post presence would be a huge addition for the Celtics as he would immediately be able to step in as their starting center and not have to worry much at all about playing the four. Olynk shot 45.5 percent last season, Sullinger was at 43.5 while Okafor hit 50.8 percent of his shots. Both of the Celtics bigs have the ability to rebound, but they would automatically challenge the Raptors in the Atlantic Division if they added the scoring threat of Okafor in the post to add to the already improving back court of Avery Bradley and Isaiah Thomas.
Last season for the Sixers, Jahlil Okafor averaged 17.5 points and seven rebounds per game. He didn't play after April 13 due to a small meniscus tear in his right leg.
If a trade like this went through and the Sixers somehow had the option of selecting Kris Dunn or Jamal Murray, they would take a nicer step in the rebuild transition phase, but they also have some options in free agency if they opt to hold on to their slew of big men. Mike Conley could provide a veteran presence at the point, Ish Smith is still an option while DeMar DeRozan and Kent Bazemore will cost more, but offer a shooting upside with NBA experience.
One thing is known though, the Sixers have a handful of talented post players on their roster and one of them could net them assets for the future.
