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NBA executive raves about Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe

NBA 2K26 Summer League: Edwards, Edgecombe lead Sixers past Wizards
The Wizards were led by 2024 first-round pick AJ Johnson, who supplied 20 points and five rebounds. Rookie second-rounder Jamir Watkins was the only other member of the Wizards to score in double digits, tallying 10 points, five rebounds, a game-high eight steals and three blocks.
Instant observations: VJ Edgecombe misses Sixers' second Summer League game with day-to-day thumb injury
VJ Edgecombe is reportedly day-to-day with a thumb injury, but other important pieces of the Sixers' future suited up on Monday.
NBA executive raves about Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe after summer league
An NBA executive has high praise for Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe after his summer league performance.
Sixers’ rookie VJ Edgecombe to return for Summer League game vs. Wizards
VJ Edgecombe will return to NBA Summer League action for the Philadelphia 76ers after the No. 3 overall draft pick missed four games due to a thumb sprain.
Exclusive: What Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel said about NBA Summer League
Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, and other recent 1st-round picks discuss their NBA Summer League experience and why it provides immediate value.
NBA execs high on VJ Edgecombe after summer league, per ESPN survey
The latest (and possibly biggest) beacon of hope is third overall pick VJ Edgecombe. The rookie out of Baylor impressed in limited summer league action. His 28-point performance in his debut captured imaginations all over the Delaware Valley. His second game showcased the rest of his game and how he can make an impact even when he’s not scoring.
VJ Edgecombe Hyped as 'Incredible' by 76ers' Nick Nurse amid NBA Summer League 2025
He's expected to be part of what should be a talented backcourt, with Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain and Quentin Grimes—assuming he eventually re-signs with the team—also expected to have major roles in the 2025-26 campaign. Veterans Kyle Lowry and Eric Gordon could see minutes as well.
Philadelphia 76ers’ biggest VJ Edgecombe concern after 2025 NBA Summer League
While VJ Edgecombe flashed during his two games of 76ers summer action, there is still one area of his game he needs to work on.
VJ Edgecombe Makes Statement on Joining Sixers
The Sixers rookie shared his thoughts on landing with the franchise via the draft and why he's excited for his debut season
Front office insiders have hot take on Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe's upside this year
Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe, the No. 3 pick in last month's 2025 NBA draft, has emerged as a major name to watch among this year's class. Across 33 games for the Baylor Bears last season,
76ers’ VJ Edgecombe gets unfortunate Summer League injury update
The 76ers suffered a 41-point loss to the San Antonio Spurs in their Las Vegas Summer League debut without Edgecombe. They managed just 70 points in the game, with just two players — Keve Aluma and Mark Armstrong — cracking double digits. None of Philadelphia’s five starters reached double figures, as the team shot just 36.8 percent from the floor.

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Sixers star Paul George gives advice to new teammate VJ Edgecombe
The Philadelphia 76ers selected VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Adding a young player like ...
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VJ Edgecombe jokingly defends Paul George for 'bad shot' comment on Damian Lillard
Years later, Paul George's comments after Damian Lillard's biggest career shot continue to cloud over him. As he welcomed VJ ...