Are the Nets Going to Defer Sixers' 2022 NBA Draft Pick?

On the day of the 2022 NBA trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers sent multiple assets to the Brooklyn Nets to complete a blockbuster deal.

To land the All-Star James Harden and the veteran Paul Millsap, the Sixers sent three-time All-Star Ben Simmons, the sharpshooter Seth Curry, the veteran big man Andre Drummond, and multiple draft picks.

One of those picks happens to be the Sixers' 2022 first-round selection. However, the pick had a condition attached. If the Nets didn't want to use the pick this year, they could defer it and snag a selection for the 2023 draft.

In the event the Nets defer the Sixers' 2022 first-round pick, the Sixers would then have one pick for the 2022 NBA Draft. They would go on the board at No. 23 if they keep it.

When Do The Nets Have to Decide?

The Nets have had plenty of time to think it over. Now, the deadline is finally approaching. When the pick was traded, it was clear the Nets would have until Wednesday, June 1, to decide whether they want to hold onto the selection or not.

With deadline day here, the Nets are reportedly supposed to make their decision before 5 PM EST. From the jump, the decision was expected to come down to the wire.

What to Expect

Many reports in the past few weeks have indicated the Nets’ plan is to defer the pick. Therefore, the Sixers would have a selection in this year’s draft.