VJ Edgecombe News, Rumors, Updates - Philadelphia 76ers

Opening night in the NBA provided some hints of what may be to come this season

Opening night in the NBA provided some hints

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Team option picked up The 76ers exercised the third-year team option on Edgecombe's contract for the 2027-28 season Monday, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.

Impact 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

In line to play Tuesday Edgecombe (rest) is expected to play in Tuesday's regular-season opener against New York.

Impact Edgecombe should return to action Opening Night after sitting out the Sixers' preseason finale Friday. In three preseason appearances this year, he averaged 14.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals across 22.7 minutes per tilt.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Edgecombe (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Celtics, Chris Hine of The Philly Inquirer reports.

Impact Edgecombe will get the night off during the Sixers' preseason finale. The second-year swingman should be available for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Knicks.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Paul George is still valuable to 76ers' VJ Edgecombe from a distance Boston Celtics star Paul George is still in contact with the Philadelphia 76ers guard, VJ Edgecombe.

OCTOBER 12 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Nets 19 points with four steals Edgecombe put up 19 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, four assists and four steals over 26 minutes in Saturday's 144-106 preseason loss to the Celtics.

Impact Edgecombe saw a big uptick in usage with Jaylen Brown (rest), LeBron James (rest) and Joel Embiid (rest) all sitting this one out, and he made the most of the increased opportunity. With new additions Brown and James, Edgecombe could at times find it difficult to assert himself in the offense, but he should do enough with the triples, dimes and defensive stats to remain fantasy-relevant.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

VJ Edgecombe reveals he'd rather play for Bahamas at Olympics than win NBA Finals The 76ers have gone all-in for a crack at an NBA championship with the additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, but young starter VJ Edge...

OCTOBER 10 • NYPOST.COM

Drops 11 points in loss 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James has a strong start in his first game with the 76ers and expects things to get better

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OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

76ers immediately saw a new side of VJ Edgecombe that could change his role VJ Edgecombe seems to have improved as a playmaker, which is a major development as he aims to find his voice with a star-studded 76ers rost...

OCTOBER 7 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Hands out seven assists Monday 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.

Impact 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).

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James sits out 76ers' preseason opener against Knicks. Embiid, Maxey also out

LeBron James and Joel Embiid are sitting out the Philadelphia 76ers' preseason opener against the New York Knicks

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

76ers star Tyrese Maxey drops a bold verdict on VJ Edgecombe this season Tyrese Maxey said that VJ Edgecombe is the most important player on the 76ers this season and he offered a good reason why.

OCTOBER 4 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

LeBron James was balling, babysitting and putting on a fantastic show in 76ers' debut at scrimmage

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OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

NBA ranking gives 76ers an early warning about VJ Edgecombe's future payday VJ Edgecombe is considered a top 100 player in the NBA. Soon, the Philadelphia 76ers will have to reward him.

OCTOBER 1 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

VJ Edgecombe just made it clear that 76ers having LeBron will not change him The Philadelphia 76ers are already seeing VJ Edgecombe take an encouraging stance despite the addition of LeBron James.

SEPTEMBER 30 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

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SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Focused on shooting during offseason Edgecombe said Monday that he placed an emphasis on improving his shooting during the offseason while also working on his finishing and ball-handling, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice....

Impact Edgecombe established himself as a significant part of Philadelphia's rotation as a rookie, but improving his perimeter efficiency was an obvious area of focus heading into his second season. He shot 43.6 percent from the field and 35.9 percent from three across 79 regular-season appearances, and continued development as a shooter could make him an even more effective complement to the 76ers' other high-usage options.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

LeBron James places pressure on VJ Edgecombe that he can clearly handle Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James applied pressure to VJ Edgecombe with his latest statement.

SEPTEMBER 27 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Ausar Thompson's bumper extension could complicate 76ers' VJ Edgecombe plans The Philadelphia 76ers will have to start preparing for VJ Edgecombe's extension early, thanks to Ausar Thompson and the Detroit Pistons.

SEPTEMBER 22 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Knicks' Josh Hart blueprint could be perfect for VJ Edgecombe The Philadelphia 76ers would be wise to copy the New York Knicks' Josh Hart role and hand it to VJ Edgecombe for the upcoming season.

SEPTEMBER 20 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

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