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Sixers Rookie VJ Edgecombe Spotted With NBA Legend Dwyane Wade

Heading into the 2026 season, one of the more interesting names on the Philadelphia 76ers roster is VJ Edgecombe. As the top-three pick prepares for his first year in the pros, he was spotted with one of the top stars of the modern era.

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Breaking Down History of VJ Edgecombe's Sixers Jersey Number

Last year, the Philadelphia 76ers entered the year with a roster loaded with veteran talent. After battling through some unfortunate injury luck, Daryl Morey decided to go a different route in terms of construction around the team's star trio.

Justin Edwards News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / September 20

Sixers' Justin Edwards Working on Key Area of His Development

Due to their extensive list of injuries, the Philadelphia 76ers had to rely on players they never expected to in 2025. Some good came from going deep into their bench, as a handful of younger players showed a lot of promise.

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If the Sixers can't get healthy this season, it may be time for Morey to begin looking at ways to begin a rebuilding process.

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Paul George News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / September 20

Sixers' Paul George Among Fantasy Basketball Players to Avoid

Coming off an All-Star campaign with the LA Clippers, the Philadelphia 76ers landed the biggest name on the market when they signed Paul George last offseason.

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The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35

Be sure to appreciate the final years of the following players' careers because what they're doing at this age isn't normal.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 19

76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe links up with Dwyane Wade at Aramis launch

Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe had a pretty surreal moment this week when he linked up with Dwyane Wade, a player he was compared to pre-draft, at the Aramis launch event in Bloomingdale.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / September 19

Sixers' Projected Starting Lineup Receives Lackluster Grade

When the Philadelphia 76ers landed Paul George in free agency, they were thrust into the title conversation in the Eastern Conference. Now a year into this new iteration of the roster, many have grown skeptical of their chances to fulfill their championship aspirations.

Jared McCain News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / September 19

Sixers Guard Jared McCain Reveals His NBA Inspiration

Last season, Jared McCain was one of the main bright spots on a season the Philadelphia 76ers would like to forget. As he prepares for his sophomore campaign, the former first-round pick touched on who he has drawn inspiration from throughout his basketball journey.

Quentin Grimes News / Liberty Ballers / September 19

What will Quentin Grimes Sixers’ encore look like?

For as much as this organization got wrong in the past year, calling up the team that willingly traded Luka Doncic has worked out pretty well. The Sixers made the second-most lopsided trade with the Dallas Mavericks this past season, acquiring Quentin Grimes and a second-round pick for Caleb Martin.

Joel Embiid News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Shaquille O'Neal Gets Honest About Being Tired Of Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid has had a nightmare couple of years, as he has not played consistently. He is one of the league's most talented players, but people are not seeing him play.

Joel Embiid News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / September 18

Sixers Star Joel Embiid Seen as Likely Candidate for Hall of Fame

Since being drafted third overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2014, Joel Embiid has had a one-of-a-kind journey in the NBA. Despite having his fair share of ups and downs, he is still expected to have his name enshrined among the game's greatest when it's all said and done.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA Analysis Network / September 18

Tyrese Maxey comments on why VJ Edgecombe will excite Philadelphia 76ers fans in the new NBA season

After a down year, the Philadelphia 76ers are looking to bounce back in a big way this season. The team was hit with the injury bug last season as Jared McCain, Joel Embiid and Paul George all missed significant time.

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Tyrese Maxey News / NBA Analysis Network / September 18

Philadelphia 76ers have signed player who will ‘surprise a lot of people’, claims Tyrese Maxey

The Philadelphia 76ers have expectations as high as any team in the NBA this season after years of underachieving. Injuries have often plagued the Sixers, none more so than star player Joel Embiid, but their fans remain frustrated about not contending for the title despite having such a talented roster.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / September 18

Jeff Teague Dismisses Sixers' Chances of Being a Title Contender

Around this time last year, the Philadelphia 76ers were one of the hottest topics in the NBA. Fast forward to now, and many believe they've become an afterthought in the Eastern Conference.

Kelly Oubre News / Liberty Ballers / September 18

Is Kelly Oubre Jr. heading for more success with the Sixers, or a sudden departure?

We all know last season was an absolute slog for the injury-ridden Sixers, so there’s no need to dig into that again. But one brighter story was the play of Kelly Oubre Jr., who re-signed with Philadelphia on a very reasonable two-year, $16.3 million deal in 2024 and went on to be a reliable starter at both ends of the floor.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / September 18

Sixers See Massive Drop in NBA Future Power Rankings

Last summer, the Philadelphia 76ers looked like they finally put themselves in a position to make a run at a championship in the Eastern Conference. Coming off a regular season campaign that fell way short of expectations, the franchise's perception around the league has taken a big hit.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / September 17

Sixers’ Front Office Receives Mixed Offseason Grade

With the summer coming to a close, all 30 NBA teams have made the majority of their offseason moves. Taking inspiration from the traditional college grade scale, Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey assigned a grade point average to every front office’s offseason performance.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA Draft on SI / September 17

Can 76ers’ Rookie Earn a Starting Spot in Year 1?

The 76ers' No. 3 pick in VJ Edgecombe offers one of the more interesting rookie storylines in the entire league. He was visibly one of the most talented players in college basketball last season, using premier athleticism and feel to stuff the stat sheet on a nightly basis, and lead the Baylor Bears to an NCAA Tournament win.

Joel Embiid News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

New Joel Embiid photos an encouraging sign for 76ers, fans

Philadelphia 76ers fans may finally be getting an encouraging sign with Joel Embiid.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Athlon Sports / September 15

3 Players the Philadelphia 76ers Could Target in a Trade During 2025-26 NBA Season

Last season was a rough one for the Philadelphia 76ers as they finished with a 24-58 record, which was the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference.

Paul George News / Hardwood Heroics / September 12

'Paul George is Cooked' – Philadelphia 76ers Predicted to Only Qualify for the Play-In Tournament in 2025-26

Jeff Teague doesn’t expect the Philadelphia 76ers to do much better this upcoming season. According to the one-time NBA champion and All-Star, the team’s best-case scenario this year is to qualify for the play-in tournament.

Paul George News / Fadeaway World / September 12

'Paul George Is Cooked': Former NBA Champion Slams 76ers

Paul George, the 15-year NBA veteran who is a nine-time All-Star, has not been an All-Star since 2023. His injury-prone history has spiraled his career down from an MVP-caliber talent to a role-playing third option on the 76ers. In his first four years with the Clippers, he did not play more than sixty games in the regular season even once.

Kelly Oubre News / Larry Brown Sports / September 10

Kelly Oubre Jr. sounds completely fed up with Philly fans

Philadelphia 76ers swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. has fallen out of love with his team’s fan base. Oubre’s name has recently been mentioned in trade rumors. He has just one year worth $8.3 million remaining on his contract, which makes Oubre an attractive trade target for teams looking to take a flier on him.

VJ Edgecombe News / NBA Draft on SI / September 9

Rookie VJ Edgecombe Could have Real Impact on 76ers’ Season

The 76ers are in somewhat of a weird place currently. In theory, the team should contend for an Eastern Conference playoff spot next season. They return a star trio in former MVP Joel Embiid, rising star Tyrese Maxey and longtime suave scorer Paul George, albeit one that hasn’t necessarily been heathy in recent years.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / September 7

Sixers exploring trades for Andre Drummond, Kelly Oubre Jr.

The 76ers are weighing trade options for veterans Andre Drummond and Kelly Oubre Jr., according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. “There has been buzz all summer long about the Sixers looking to potentially move one of, if not both, Andre Drummond and Kelly Oubre,” Fischer said.