VJ Edgecombe

LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers looked for their second win as they hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday for their home opener. The 76ers were coming off a victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, 106-100, on Tuesday. The action between the 76ers and the Cavaliers picked […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe left bloodied by friendly fire from LeBron James vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James accidentally gave teammate VJ Edgecombe a bloody nose while the two were going for a defensive rebound in the third quarter of their home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday evening.

LeBron James began his NBA-record 24th season as Philadelphia sent an opening-night message that it will be a contender for New York's NBA title.

With LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers in town for their season debuts, the Knicks passed out championship rings and raised a banner in front of an ecstatic Madison Square Garden crowd.

Sixers center Joel Embiid shined in a season-opening win over the Knicks on Tuesday, posting 13 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and three blocks.

The Sixers have exercised their third-year option on VJ Edgecombe, the team announced in a press release. The move was a mere formality. Edgecombe was already slated to earn $11,663,880 this season and Philadelphia has now locked in his $12,219,840 salary for 2027/28. Edgecombe was selected third overall in last year’s draft and is coming […]

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaylen Brown #7, Joel Embiid #21, LeBron James #23, Tyrese Maxey #0, and VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a portrait on NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2...

James finished his second NBA season before Edgecombe was born in 2005.

The Philadelphia 76ers enter the 2026-27 NBA season with championship aspirations following a blockbuster offseason that brought LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia. However, former NBA champion Shawn Marion has raised concerns about the team’s ability to maximize its star-studded roster alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. Speaking to Kyle Odegard of […] The post Shawn Marion issues stern warning to 76ers over LeBron James, Joel Embiid pairing appeared first on Clu...

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics are both wrapping up their respective preseasons against one another on Friday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. But while this matchup brings an end to games that don't count toward the standings, it marks the beginning of a rivalry between Jaylen Brown and his former team.

Best-case scenarios The Sixers stay healthy Nobody knows precisely how many games Joel Embiid will play. What we do know is that he’s currently healthy, he’s been healthy throughout the preseason and he’s been practicing without restriction. This doesn’t specifically have to do with Embiid; it’s more about the other four starters and the remainder of the rotation. If James, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe all play a lot of regular-season games, the Sixers can work with whatever nu...

The Philadelphia 76ers picked VJ Edgecombe as the No. 3 overall pick of a stacked draft class that also included talents such as Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and Kon Knueppel. The 21-year-old did little wrong in his rookie season in Philadelphia, averaging 16 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game while shooting at 51% […] The post 76ers player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former NBA champion Jason Williams criticized Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe for saying representing the Bahamas at the Olympics would matter more to him than winning an NBA championship. His remarks come as Philadelphia enters the season with championship expectations, with Edgecombe having previously declared a championship-or-bust mentality. Williams strongly disagreed with Edgecombe’s priorities, arguing […] The post Jason Williams puts VJ Edgecombe on blast for Bahamas Olympics pr...

Given all the high-profile moves the Sixers made this season to surround their All-Star tandem of Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, some had wondered whether VJ Edgecombe’s growth and development would be deprioritized, but the second-year guard has approached the season with a level of leadership and maturity that has made an impact on his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers retooled their roster this offseason, bringing in star players like LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to add to established stars in Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. But one player whom fans and pundits have wondered where he will fall in the pecking order is second-year 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe. The No. 3 […] The post VJ Edgecombe sets record straight on taking backseat to LeBron James, 76ers’ stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While headline-grabbing veterans like LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, plus the returning stars like Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe, routinely draw all of the attention when it comes to the Philadelphia 76ers, the team has players all over the roster with unique stories and interesting upsides heading into a pivotal 2026-27 season. One such […] The post Kentavious Caldwell-Pope gives props to ‘workaholic’ 76ers rookie guard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Saturday's 144-106 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers was just a preseason game for the Boston Celtics, but it was also an important step for the one-two punch of Jayson Tatum and Paul George.

The Boston Celtics overwhelmed the Philadelphia 76ers 144-106 at TD Garden on Saturday, October 10, as Paul George made his debut for Boston following his trade from Philadelphia in a deal involving Jaylen Brown. The result came with Philadelphia missing several notable players, including LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Anfernee […] The post Celtics crush 76ers in Paul George’s debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 10: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on October 10, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty ...

VJ Edgecombe looks strong and Jabari Walker continues his effective play.