So ESPN put together their Summer Forecasts for the East and West. Combining them, we get an idea of the projected lottery order:
T1) Brooklyn Nets (Boston) (20-62)
T1) Philadelphia 76ers (20-62)
3) Los Angeles Lakers (25-57)
4) Phoenix Suns (26-56)
5) Sacramento Kings (30-52)
6) Denver Nuggets (34-48)
T7) New Orleans Pelicans (35-47)
T7) Orlando Magic (35-47)
9) Miami Heat (36-46)
T10) Minnesota Timberwolves (39-43)
T10) Milwaukee Bucks (39-43)
T12) Dallas Mavericks (40-42)
T12) Chicago Bulls (40-42)
T12) New York Knicks (40-42)
In this scenario, the Sixers would have a 31.25% chance at the #1 pick (splitting the odds 22.45% a piece with Brooklyn/Boston at #1 and taking 8.8% from Sacramento). In addition, we have a 53% chance of ending up with the Lakers pick, including a 49% chance of getting it at #4 or #5, meaning the Sixers have a good shot at two top 5 picks next year if these results hold steady. What pick combination do you think we'll get?