David Aldridge: They'd love to take Hawes at 12, trust me. But he won't be there, and they won't trade up to take him. Mike: David, isn't Brandan Wright unquestionably the 3rd or 4th best talent in this draft? If he's really dropping to 7th or even lower, how can the Sixers talk about trading up for a slow stiff like Hawes or No-offense Noah instead of Wright?

David Aldridge: Not unquestionably, no. He's got a lot of potential, but he's not ready to be a dominant player yet. There's a scenario under which he could fall to 12 (Conley to Memphis, Green to Boston, Yi to Milwaukee, Noah to Minnesota, Brewer to Charlotte/Phoenix, Hawes to Chicago, Thornton to Sacramento, Law to Atlanta).

Ricky from Italy: do you agree that the only position that we are ok at is SF, therefore we shouldn't draft a SF?

David Aldridge: No. You take the best player, regardless of position, because you can always trade a good player to someone else. The Sixers aren't in a position to turn down more talent because they already have Iguodala.

baxter: Is there any way for the sixers to trade up to the #2 spot, or is Durant worth more than their entire organization put together? Could you get it done for 3(or more) first rounders, Iguodala, Korver and Miller? Yes I do want a star player who takes every shot. Unlike AI, Durant makes his...

David Aldridge: No. Next.

Tony: I appreciate your knowledge David. Would Sixers draft either Wright at 12? Who do you like better and why? Thank you David

David Aldridge: If Brandan Wright slips to 12, I think it'll be hard to pass on him. He's so long and has so much potential.

ryan: What do you think about nick Fazekas or aaron gray at 30 or 38? Or anyone else that can score from the low post b/c we all know dalembert can not.

David Aldridge: I'd much rather see them go for a guard with some quickness like, say, Taurean Green or Aaron Brooks or Zabian Dowdell than any of the bigs that might be there in the 30s.

Buffon: Good morning David. What foreign player would be attractive at 21 or 30 if Sixers had to keep all three picks and leave one in Europe. The plan has worked for the Spurs..why not us!

David Aldridge: I'd look at a guy like Stanko Barac, possibly, at 30. The scouts I've talked with say he's exactly the kind of guy you'd like to stash overseas for a couple of years for some seasoning...or maybe Kyrylo Fesenko.

Delpi: Hello David. Who has bust written all over him and would make us cringe if he's announced at 12. Sorry to be negative, but the name Shawn Bradley still gives me gut pain.

David Aldridge: Delps, I wouldn't be thrilled if I heard Thaddeus Young's name there, let's put it that way.

Jeff: Thanks for taking this time. I haven't seen much discussion on the current 76'ers team, in terms of this draft. Who on the current team do you see as keepers, and who should they be looking to upgrade in this and future drafts?

David Aldridge: Frankly, none of them. I'm not trying to be flip, but this team doesn't have the luxury of having any untradable guys. Now it would take a lot at this point to move Iguodala, I know, but for the right deal, anybody could and should be sent packing. They obviously are going to need a young point guard to groom as the heir apparant for Miller.

Gianni: Nice treat - appreciate it David. What player could the Sixers conceivably unload in a trade tonight? Miller? Carney? Dalembert? Korver? or is this unexpected?

David Aldridge: Wouldn't expect them to trade any of their core guys like those you mentioned. Could they put a Shavlik Randolph or a Louis Williams in a deal to move up? Sure.

ryan: Do you think the sixers will be a lottery team again next year, considering that many of the teams picking ahead of them are already better and just tanked this season for a chance at oden and durant.

David Aldridge: Well, let's look at the East playoff teams this year. Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago and a healthy Miami are still better than Philly. Washington's probably better, along with Toronto and the Nets (assuming they keep Carter around). That leaves Orlando, and I expect they'll improve this summer with a free agent, whether it's Rashard Lewis or someone else. And now you see that the kid they drafted a couple of years ago, Vasquez, says he wants to come over and play for the Magic next year.