Edgecombe closed Friday's 98-93 win over New York with 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), eight rebounds and two assists across 36 minutes.
Edgecombe finished fourth on the 76ers in scoring, but the second-year guard did the dirty work by hauling in eight boards (six on the defensive end of the floor), which were second-most on the team behind LeBron James (nine). Edgecombe has adjusted to his complementary role nicely, and his production will fluctuate on a night-to-night basis depending on the availability of James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown (knee) and Tyrese Maxey.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Cleared from injury report
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Edgecombe (abdomen) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
After fully practicing Tuesday, Edgecombe ready to return Wednesday following a one-game absence with an abdominal bruise. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope should head back to the bench in Edgecombe's return.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Goes through practice
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Edgecombe (abdomen) practiced in full Tuesday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
This is a good sign ahead of Wednesday's game against the Pacers. The second-year guard was unable to suit up Sunday, and if he's unable to return Wednesday, guys like Anfernee Simons and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope could see increased run.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Out Sunday
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Edgecombe (abdomen) is out for Sunday's game against the Pistons, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Edgecombe sustained an abdominal contusion during Saturday's game against the Bucks, and although he was able to return, he has been ruled out for Sunday's game due to the injury. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Anfernee Simons figure to see larger roles in his absence.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Posts double-double Saturday
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Edgecombe recorded 17 points (5-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, a steal and two blocks across 30 minutes in Saturday's 127-116 win over the Bucks.
Edgecombe delivered his first double-double of the season, setting an early personal best with 13 rebounds while connecting on five three-pointers. He has now collected 20 rebounds over his last two games, an encouraging development for a player operating alongside several established scorers, and he's also scored in double digits in back-to-back games. Even though he's likely the fifth option on offense in a star-studded lineup, his versatility and defensive contributions offer multiple paths to fantasy production.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Returns Saturday
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Edgecombe (groin) started the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Bucks, per the broadcast.
Edgecombe took a shot to the groin area and limped to the locker room in the opening quarter. However, the 21-year-old quickly returned to the bench and appears to be good to go for the remainder of the contest.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Scores 11 points with 11 shots
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Edgecombe registered 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and three steals across 33 minutes in Thursday's 114-106 win over the Cavaliers.
Edgecombe made a significant impact beyond scoring, matching his strong rebounding effort with solid playmaking and defensive contributions, as he co-led the team in both assists and steals. His 33-minute workload was particularly encouraging in a crowded Philadelphia rotation, suggesting he'll continue receiving substantial opportunities. However, his limited scoring efficiency could restrict his fantasy ceiling, making his contributions in assists, rebounds and defensive categories especially important.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Sees 35 minutes in opener
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Edgecombe supplied nine points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 106-100 win over New York.
Edgecombe drew the start at shooting guard and logged the third-most minutes on Philadelphia's roster, trailing only Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown. The second-year guard struggled to establish his perimeter shot and committed four fouls, but his substantial workload suggests he'll remain a prominent part of the 76ers' rotation. Greater offensive involvement will be necessary for Edgecombe to consistently capitalize on those minutes in fantasy.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Team option picked up
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The 76ers exercised the third-year team option on Edgecombe's contract for the 2027-28 season Monday, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.
This was the expected move by Philadelphia, and it will result in Edgecombe taking home $12.2 million during the 2027-28 campaign. The 21-year-old will look to take another step forward in 2026-27 playing alongside plenty of veteran talent in Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Drops 11 points in loss
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Edgecombe totaled 11 points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 23 minutes during Thursday's 114-108 preseason loss to the Nets.
Edgecombe expectedly took somewhat of a backseat, with Philadelphia rolling out its expected starting five. After tallying seven assists in the preseason opener, Edgecombe was limited to just one assist Thursday. As long as the team is relatively healthy, the impressive sophomore figures to be the fourth or fifth option on offense. While this doesn't bode well for his upside, he is still worth a look in the later middle rounds of drafts, given the fact that he should step into a larger role any time another member of the starting five misses time.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Hands out seven assists Monday
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Edgecombe supplied 12 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and seven assists across 20 minutes in Monday's 120-97 preseason win over the Knicks.
Edgecombe was one of six Philadelphia players to score in double digits in this preseason opener, and the second-year guard also led the team in assists, showing what he can do when given the keys to a bigger playmaking role. He isn't expected to have that same role once the regular season starts, though, as he'll share the court with accomplished playmakers who weren't available for this preseason tune-up, such as LeBron James (rest) and Tyrese Maxey (rest).
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Scores 17 points with three treys
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Edgecombe produced 17 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 108-102 loss to the Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Edgecombe has been playing well through the first two games of this series, totaling 29 points on 11-for-24 shooting to go with five triples and five dimes. He may need to stay hot in Game 3 to give Philly its best chance of avoiding an 0-3 deficit.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Quiet in Game 1
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Edgecombe registered 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Monday's 137-98 loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
The 76ers were blown out of this contest, and fatigue may have played a role after a grueling seven-game series against Boston. Through eight playoff games, Edgecombe is shooting 42.2 percent from the field and 31.5 percent from three with averages of 14.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 37.1 minutes per contest.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Strong performance in closeout win
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Edgecombe contributed 23 points (8-17 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 44 minutes during Saturday's 109-100 victory over Boston in Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Edgecombe helped put an end to Boston's season, adding to what has already been an impressive rookie season. It was the first time Philadelphia has been able to rally from a 3-1 series deficit, and doing so against Boston made it that much sweeter. In his first seven postseason appearances, Edgecombe has averaged 15.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.1 three-pointers in a whopping 38.4 minutes per game.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Massive regression in Game 4
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Edgecombe racked up six points (2-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 36 minutes during Sunday's 128-96 loss to Boston in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Edgecombe matched his second-lowest total of the season in the blowout loss. He had difficulty finding his shooting stroke in the defeat, connecting on only two shots and going scoreless beyond the arc. The Sixers depend heavily on the rookie for multi-category production, and he'll need to step up in Game 5 to give the Sixers a chance to steal another game from the Celtics.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Inefficient double-double
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Edgecombe supplied 10 points (5-17 FG, 0-7 3Pt), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Friday's 108-100 loss to the Celtics in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Edgecombe recorded his second straight double-double and his third in the past four games. However, it came on inefficient shooting, as he needed 17 shot attempts to reach just 10 points. Philadelphia now finds itself trailing 2-1 heading into Game 4 on Sunday. Edgecombe will look to turn things around on the offensive end in the hopes of leveling things up at 2-2.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Heads back to locker room
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Edgecombe (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Tuesday's Game 2 against the Celtics, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Edgecombe previously took a hard fall in the first quarter and exited to the locker room, though he was able to return shortly thereafter. If the rookie is unable to return this time, Quentin Grimes will likely help pick up the slack the rest of the way.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Exits to locker room
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Edgecombe (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Game 2 against the Celtics on Tuesday, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Edgecombe took a hard fall and briefly stayed in the game before limping to the locker room. The rookie can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
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76ers' Paul George: Takes only eight shots Sunday
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George recorded 17 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 28 minutes during the Sixers' 123-91 loss to the Celtics in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs Sunday.
George had less field-goal attempts than both VJ Edgecombe (16) and Kelly Oubre (14), but George's work at the charity stripe still led to him finishing as the 76ers' second-leading scorer behind Tyrese Maxey (21 points). The Sixers could be without Joel Embiid (appendectomy) for the opening round of the playoffs, so George may need to be more selfish on offense to alleviate some of the burden off Maxey's shoulders.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Dishes 10 dimes in Wednesday's win
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Edgecombe closed Wednesday's 153-131 win over Washington with 23 points (10-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and 10 assists over 33 minutes.
Edgecombe scored 14 of his 23 points in the second half to finish as the Sixers' third-leading scorer behind Paul George (39 points) and Tyrese Maxey (28 points). Edgecombe served more as a facilitator during Wednesday's victory and was one dime shy from tying a career high in assists en route to his seventh double-double of the season (and third in nine games since March 15). Since the All-Star break, the first-round rookie has averaged 19.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 2.2 threes and 1.2 steals over 33.2 minutes per game.
