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VJ Edgecombe recently suffered a thumb injury that has kept him out of several Summer League games for the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the rookie guard and the franchise received an inspiring update ahead of the team’s next contest against the Washington Wizards. Reports indicate that Edgecombe, who is 19 years old, was a full participant […]

Though the sample size may be small, the Philadelphia 76ers look like they got a good one in VJ Edgecombe, the two-way guard they drafted third overall out of Baylor. Entering the NBA with A+ athleticism and a sky-high ceiling, Edgecombe has flashed real star potential in his first – and to this point only […]

While Las Vegas Summer League has mostly been a bummer for fans of the Philadelphia 76ers, with Johni Broome’s impressive play not making up for VJ Edgecombe’s absence, the Baylor product has still found plenty of ways to make fans smile in the City of Brotherly Love. Case and point, while his teammates looked to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2025 NBA Summer League squad will have to survive another game without star rookie VJ Edgecombe. The No. 3 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft will miss another contest with a sprained thumb. While Edgecombe has yet to make his Las Vegas Summer League debut, the team still holds out hope that […]

After spending the spring and summer pushing to see Ace Bailey be drafted as high as possible in the 2025 NBA Draft, Paul George has a new teammate on the Philadelphia 76ers: VJ Edgecombe. That’s right, despite his heavy endorsements, Daryl Morey and company decided that Edgecombe was a better fit in Nick Nurse’s scheme […]

After turning in a 28-10 double-double for the ages during his Utah Summer League debut, VJ Edgecombe has been unfortunately absent from action for the Philadelphia 76ers, leaving fans with a bummer summer waiting for his electrifying return. Unfortunately, those fans will have to wait at least one more game for that to happen, as […]

Though VJ Edgecombe was a scratch for the Philadelphia 76ers’ Summer League showdown against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the tale of his Utah debut against Ace Bailey and the hometown Jazz has kept fans incredibly excited about the Baylor product’s future. Taking the court alongside future teammates Adem Bona, Justin Edwards, and maybe a few […]

Teams across the NBA are participating in the Summer League, giving the incoming rookies and prospects a chance to get accustomed to the professional level and train for the upcoming season. Unfortunately, it sounds like Philadelphia 76ers’ top pick VJ Edgecombe went down with a concerning injury ahead of the team’s game against the Oklahoma […]

The NBA Summer League is often a proving ground for rookies, and a Summer League clash in Salt Lake City delivered just that. In one of the marquee matchups of the first day, two of the most highly touted prospects from the 2025 NBA Draft went head-to-head as VJ Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers took […]

VJ Edgecombe starred in his NBA Summer League debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they lost 93-89 against the Utah Jazz in what proved to be a highly electrifying affair. The No. 3 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft showed off his elite two-way potential by putting up 28 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, a […]

VJ Edgecombe had a standout performance in his NBA Summer League debut during Saturday’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz. In 30 minutes of action, Edgecombe was active in multiple areas of the game. He finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and a steal. He shot 13-of-26 from the […]

After successfully retaining their first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers had one mission: add athletic character fits with short and long-term potential. An easy ask? No, not really, but then again, considering the team’s current build, with three max contracts and a few question marks around them, what else are they […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers drafted VJ Edgecombe with the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, it was meant to be a franchise-altering move. Sure, the team has drafted incredibly well under Daryl Morey since he came to town from Houston, with Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, and Adem Bona all playing important roles for […]

The NBA Draft is always an emotional night, but few had more tear-jerking thoughts in 2025 than Philadelphia 76ers selection VJ Edgecombe. After getting taken at No. 3 overall, Edgecombe could hardly contain his emotions while thanking his mother and reflecting on his journey. The former Baylor guard revealed how much his mother sacrificed to […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is set to be a crazy night. Already, we are seeing the fallout of two massive trades around the league that will directly impact the draft and how certain teams operate, especially those with multiple first-round picks. Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets and Jrue Holiday was traded to […]

For the longest time, it looked like Ace Bailey was going to be drafted third overall by the Philadelphia 76ers. On paper, his size, shot, and two-way game fit into the team’s needs both now and moving forward, and with ties to the area from his lone season at Rutgers, it seemed like Bailey would […]

Now that the NBA Finals have officially come to a close, the full attention of the league has flipped over to the NBA Draft. There are some very intriguing selections coming near the top of the draft after Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper go with the top two picks on Wednesday night. That intrigue starts […]

The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in an unusual spot heading into the 2025 NBA Draft. After finishing the regular season with a disappointing 24-58 record, the 76ers were gifted the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, securing a chance to add a player who can make an impact both now during a […]

Though Rutgers star Ace Bailey cancelled a workout with the Philadelphia 76ers, there is still a chance he could be selected by the team with the No. 3 overall pick. Even with reports of the 76ers viewing others as prime candidates for the selection, the latest from ClutchPoint’s NBA insider Brett Siegel gives insight into […]

With the Charlotte Hornets having the No. 4 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, there seems to be some perplexing nature with what the team will do with the selection come the first night on June 25. As the Hornets look to build around star LaMelo Ball, it isn’t the player that’s in question at […]

With the Philadelphia 76ers having the third overall pick in the NBA Draft, there have been many discussions wondering who will eventually be the selection come June 25. While there seems to be options as the prime candidate for the 76ers, the latest ESPN Mock Draft gives its pick and speaks on the ongoing debate […]

NBA front offices have just about one week left to devise their final plans and team draft boards before the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25. In what many around the league are preparing to be one of the most volatile and unpredictable drafts in recent years, all 30 organizations are in the final stages […]

The Wizards got stuck with the No. 6 pick in May’s NBA Draft Lottery, but they have plenty of capital to move up from that spot. However, who they get might be surprising to some. Washington is reportedly interested in trading up for Baylor wing VJ Edgecombe, via NBA insider Jake Fischer. “One team that […]

VJ Edgecombe just finished up his freshman season with the Baylor basketball team, and it was a good one. He only needed one year with the Bears to know that he is ready to go pro, and he is expected to come off the board very quickly when the 2025 NBA Draft rools around in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers own the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. It’s not entirely clear what the front office plans to do with that pick. However, the latest rumors reveal a “prime candidate,” while also revealing two likely possibilities to play out. Philly is deemed to either stick and pick, or trade […]