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5 Bold Predictions For Philadelphia 76ers' 2015 Draft

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The NBA is an unpredictable league and arguably the most unpredictable team in the league is the Philadelphia 76ers. With a general manager in Sam Hinkie who is not afraid to go against the norm, one can never truly know what the team will do next. With the 2015 NBA Draft just hours away, here are five bold predictions for how the 76ers' draft will play out.

5. Sam Hinkie Manipulates the Second Round

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5. Sam Hinkie Manipulates the Second Round

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With five second-round picks in hand and a love for making trades, the 76ers and Sam Hinkie could easily decide to have fun in tonight's second round. Don't be surprised if the 76ers don't hold on to all of their five of their picks and instead move up and down throughout the round.

4. Acquire A Second First-Round Pick

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4. Acquire A Second First-Round Pick

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As they continue to rebuild their franchise from the ground up, the 76ers are looking to collect as many talented players as they can. Possessing multiple second-round picks this year and plenty of future picks -- both first and second round -- the 76ers could look to climb back into the bottom of this year’s first round.

3. Move Down From No. 3

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3. Move Down From No. 3

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As the draft gets closer and closer, rumors are beginning to swirl about the Lakers' growing interest in D'Angelo Russell -- the player who is reportedly at the top of the 76ers' draft board. Should Russell be taken at No. 2, look for the 76ers to move down from the No. 3 spot.

2. Select Emmanuel Mudiay

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2. Select Emmanuel Mudiay

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Whether or not the 76ers move down from the No. 3 spot, Emmanuel Mudiay will be in play when it is their time to pick. A point guard with great size and athleticism, Mudiay possesses the body type and skill set that the 76ers seem to love.

1. Trade Nerlens Noel

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1. Trade Nerlens Noel

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During last year's draft, it was highly speculated that the 76ers were looking to trade arguably their best player in Michael Carter-Williams. Just like last year, this discussion could happen again during the 2015 draft, except this time with Nerlens Noel. With a general manager always looking to make a deal, nobody on the roster is safe.

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