Edwards (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.comreports.
Edwards' season has come to an end, as he won't be on the floor for Philadelphia on Sunday. The 76ers will likely turn to Lonnie Walker, Ricky Council and Marcus Bagley against Chicago, with Kelly Oubre (knee) also ruled out for this regular-season finale.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Not playing Friday
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Edwards (ribs) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hawks, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Edwards will miss a third straight game due to a rib contusion, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bulls. Lonnie Walker will likely remain in the 76ers' starting lineup due to Edwards' absence.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Iffy against Atlanta
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Edwards (ribs) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hawks.
Edwards had also been deemed questionable in Philadelphia's previous two outings before being ruled out due to a rib contusion. If Edwards is unable to suit up against Atlanta, Lonnie Walker will likely continue to start.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Not playing Wednesday
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Edwards (ribs) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Wednesday will be the second straight game that Edwards will miss due to a rib contusion, and his next chance to play will be Friday against Atlanta. Marcus Bagley and Ricky Council are candidates to see their playing time increase due to Edwards' absence.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Questionable for Wednesday
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Edwards (ribs) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Wizards.
Edwards is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to a rib contusion he sustained during Saturday's loss to Minnesota. If the Kentucky product is unable to suit up against Washington, Ricky Council and Marcus Bagley will likely receive an uptick in playing time.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Won't play Monday
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Edwards (ribs) is out for Monday's game against the Heat, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
After exiting Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a rib contusion, Edwards will need to miss at least one contest Monday. His next chance to return is Wednesday against the Wizards. Lonnie Walker should see a bump in playing time against the Heat, with Marcus Bagley and Jalen Hood-Schifino also in line for extra minutes.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Muted performance in loss
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Edwards recorded six points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 105-91 loss to New York.
Edwards has gone cold for the 76ers, hitting a combined 9-of-24 from the field over his last two games. His workloads have remained steady for the shorthanded 76ers, however, and fantasy managers will be hoping to see some positive regression with his shooting going forward after a terrific March.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Two-way showing in double-double
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Edwards accumulated 19 points (9-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, one assist and five steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 119-114 loss to the Wizards.
Edwards played well on both ends in Wednesday's contest, leading all players in rebounds and steals while finishing one point shy of the 20-point mark in a double-double performance. Edwards set new season-high totals in rebounds and steals while posting his sixth outing of the year with 19 or more points.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Productive again in Monday's loss
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Edwards accumulated 19 points (6-18 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Monday's 112-99 loss to the Pelicans.
The undrafted rookie forward tied Jared Butler for the scoring lead on the shorthanded Sixers. Edwards has been part of the starting five in 11 straight appearances and scored in double digits in six straight games, averaging 18.8 points, 3.3 boards, 3.0 threes, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks during the latter span while shooting 45.0 percent (18-for-40) from beyond the arc.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Puts up 22 points Sunday
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Edwards ended with 22 points (8-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 39 minutes during Sunday's 132-119 loss to the Hawks.
Edwards has surpassed the 15-point mark in his last four appearances and cleared the 20-point plateau in the previous two, so he's settling himself as a reliable scoring weapon for the injury-depleted Sixers. He's started 10 straight appearances since March 3, a stretch in which he's averaging 14.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Out Friday
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Edwards (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Pacers, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
The 76ers will be extremely depleted for this matchup against the Pacers, and Edwards is one of the many players that won't be suiting up. His next chance to play will come against the Mavericks on Sunday.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Available and starting
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Edwards (ankle) is starting Thursday's game against the Celtics.
Edwards carried a questionable tag right up until tip-off, but the team has since announced that he'll run with the starting unit Thursday. This marks his second straight start. Edwards put up 16 points across 37 minutes Monday against the Blazers.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Heads to locker room Monday
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Edwards sustained an apparent leg injury toward the end of the fourth quarter of Monday's 119-102 loss to the Trail Blazers and departed for the locker room, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Edwards appeared to be in a considerable amount of pain, staying down for an extended period before limping to the locker room. The 21-year-old had started Monday in place of Paul George (groin), but the status of both players now warrants tracking ahead of the second leg of a back-to-back set Tuesday in Minnesota.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Will have restrictions in return
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Edwards (ankle) will have a minutes restriction in Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Edwards will end a three-game absence with an ankle injury Wednesday, but he'll carry a minutes limit in the mid-20s range. The undrafted rookie has averaged 10.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.3 minutes across his last seven contests, but his fantasy appeal will take a hit until his restrictions are lifted.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Heads to bench Wednesday
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Edwards is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Quentin Grimes will get the nod in Philadelphia's starting lineup Wednesday, forcing Edwards to the second unit despite the absence of Tyrese Maxey (knee). Edwards has averaged 7.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.7 steals in 20.3 minutes across 15 games off the 76ers' bench this season.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Will start Sunday
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Updating a previous report, Edwards will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Guerschon Yabusele was originally slated to start in his return to game action, though the Sixers have decided to keep Edwards in the starting five on Sunday. The 21-year-old has started in seven consecutive contests, averaging 10.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals across 31.4 minutes per game.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Reverts back to bench Sunday
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Edwards will come off the bench in Sunday's game against the Bucks, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
With Guerschon Yabusele (knee) returning to game action Sunday, Edwards will slide to the bench. The 21-year-old had started in seven consecutive contests, during which he averaged 10.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals across 31.4 minutes per game.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Inks standard deal
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The 76ers converted Edwards' two-way contract to a standard deal for the remainder of the 2024-25 season Saturday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Edwards will take up one of the roster spots vacated when the 76ers traded away Caleb Martin (hip) and KJ Martin. Edwards has split time between the NBA and G League this season as a two-way player but will get to spend the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign with the 76ers. The rookie forward has also started in Philadelphia's last seven outings, averaging 10.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 31.4 minutes.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Leads team in swipes Saturday
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Edwards finished with three points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three steals and two rebounds over 29 minutes during Saturday's 109-97 victory over Chicago.
Edwards posted a game-high mark in steals, though he struggled to find his rhythm shooting the rock. The 21-year-old has played at least 20 minutes in eight consecutive contests with Joel Embiid (knee), Caleb Martin (hip) and KJ Martin (hip) on the shelf, and in that eight-game span, he has averaged 10.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals across 29.0 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Puts up 25 points in loss
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Edwards racked up 25 points (9-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 118-102 loss to Oklahoma City.
With most of the key members of the Philadelphia rotation sidelined for the front end of the back-to-back set, Edwards stepped into an elevated role in the rotation and led the 76ers in scoring while handling a 24.8 percent usage rate. The big performance could buy the two-way player some more time as a member of the 76ers' second unit, but expect Edwards to see his minutes take a big hit if any of Tyrese Maxey (hand), Paul George (ankle), Caleb Martin (groin) and Joel Embiid (foot) are back in action Wednesday versus the Knicks.
