Sixers select Alabama guard Labaron Philon with the 22nd pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
The Philadelphia 76ers have bolstered their roster by selecting Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. with the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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Epilogue added 40d ago, after coverage quieted.
Who reported it (30)
- Day 2 Tracker NHL.com · 42d ago
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- Penguins draft Markus Ruck day after selecting twin brother Liam Sportsnet.ca · 43d ago
- Live updates: Here’s who the Penguins picked during Day 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft Yahoo Sports · 43d ago
- Penguins Love Liam Ruck's Talent, Enthusiasm and Smarts NHL.com · 43d ago
- Penguins Select Liam Ruck with the 22nd Overall Pick in the 2026 NHL Draft NHL.com · 43d ago
- Philadelphia 76ers introduce first-round draft pick Labaron Philon Jr. CBS News · 44d ago
- Sixers receive high grade for Labron Philon pick in the 2026 NBA draft Yahoo Sports · 44d ago
- Alabama’s Labaron Philon Jr. selected by Philadelphia 76ers in NBA Draft Yahoo Sports · 44d ago
- Sixers' Mike Gansey details what stood out to him about Labaron Philon Yahoo Sports · 44d ago
- Coach Nick Nurse gives initial thoughts on 76ers adding Labaron Philon Sixers Wire · 44d ago
- Philon believes his ‘competitive juice' will serve him well with Sixers Yahoo Sports · 44d ago
- Free agency comes into focus for Sixers after leaving the draft with Labaron Philon Jr. Inquirer.com · 44d ago
- Why the Sixers got the steal of the draft in Labaron Philon Jr. Liberty Ballers · 44d ago
- The pros and cons of the Cavs drafting Meleek Thomas: Why Cleveland made the bet anyway Cleveland.com · 45d ago
- NBA Draft Grade for Cavaliers No. 34 Pick Meleek Thomas Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Who is Meleek Thomas, the Cleveland Cavaliers' 2nd-round pick in the 2026 NBA draft? CBS News · 45d ago
- Cavs rumors: Cleveland lands player at No. 34 they would have drafted in Round 1 Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Why Cavs chose Meleek Thomas at No. 34 after trading out of first round Cleveland.com · 45d ago
- Cavs Draft Grades: Meleek Thomas Fear The Sword · 45d ago
- Thomas and Brazile Answer NBA Draft Call in Back-to-Back Picks Arkansas Razorbacks · 45d ago
- NBA Draft: Former WPIAL star Meleek Thomas selected by Sacramento Kings WTAE · 45d ago
- Arkansas basketball's Meleek Thomas, Trevon Brazile selected in NBA Draft second round Whole Hog Sports · 45d ago
- NBA Draft: Cavs acquire Arkansas guard in second round FOX 8 News · 45d ago
What happened
The Philadelphia 76ers selected Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. with the 22nd pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. Other notable early moves include the San Antonio Spurs selecting Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance at No. 20 and UConn center Tarris Reed Jr., while the Cleveland Cavaliers took Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas at No. 34.
Coverage from NBA.com, Inquirer.com, and NBC Sports Philadelphia emphasizes Philon's role in adding offensive firepower to the Sixers. Reporting from Yahoo Sports and PHLY Sports also highlights reactions from team members and analysts, including Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.
Future attention will likely focus on the integration of these rookies into their respective teams. Specifically, coverage from azcentral.com and On3 suggests monitoring Jayden Quaintance's knee health and the possibility of a clean-up procedure.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 45d ago.
Questions people are asking
Which pick did the Sixers use to select Labaron Philon Jr.?
The Sixers selected Labaron Philon Jr. with the 22nd overall pick.
Who did the San Antonio Spurs select at No. 20?
The Spurs selected Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance at No. 20.
Which guard from Arkansas was selected in the second round?
Meleek Thomas was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the No. 34 pick.
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