76ers thinking big with No. 3, 10 picks in NBA draft

The Philadelphia 76ers scorched their roster and abandoned a competitive season all for one reason, the chance to turn the NBA draft into a cornerstone for a championship run. The Sixers command the NBA’s attention for once for something other than a 26-game losing streak. They hold the third and 10th picks in tonight’s draft ( 4, ESPN), and five more in the second round. They are one of the more intriguing teams in the draft, dreaming of the potential that two top-10 picks hold, either as potential stars or as trade bait. But one thing is for sure, team president Sam Hinkie knows he can’t go bust in a draft that could define the organization for a decade or more. – AP