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On YouTubePhiladelphia 76ers News / Sporting News / August 22
76ers' rookie V.J. Edgecombe earns spot in NBA writer's shooting guard rankings 
V.J. Edgecombe's star potential shines in latest SG rankings.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / August 18
Sixers' VJ Edgecombe Considered Wild Card For Rookie of the Year
With the 2025-2026 NBA season two months away, analysts have begun making predictions for the Rookie of the Year award. Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg, the No.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / August 15
NBA schedule is rough on one veteran team
They might be the NBA team least-equipped to deal with the grind of back-to-backs.
The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz
How many of the career leaders in assists for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Philadelphia 76ers News / Last Word On Sports / August 5
3 Reasons Why The Philadelphia 76ers Won The 2025 NBA Draft
Eastern Conference teams, such as the Washington Wizards and the Charlotte Hornets, performed well at the 2025 NBA Draft. However, the Philadelphia 76ers arguably were its biggest winners.
NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 4
NBA Legend issues challenge to star rookies Cooper Flagg, VJ Edgecombe
NBA All-Star Weekend is starting to lose its luster, and NBA legend Carmelo Anthony thinks he has a fix for it. On top of seeing top names like Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards in the Dunk Contest, he wants Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe in the Dunk Contest and Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg in the skills challenge.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / August 4
Sixers' Prospect Outlines Goal for Rookie Season
With the third pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected VJ Edgecombe from Baylor University. During his single-season run in the Lone Star state, Edgecombe would average 15 points and 2.1 steals per game, managing to become known as quite the two-way threat on the court.
NBA News / Blazer's Edge / August 3
Damian Lillard Gave VJ Edgecombe an Assist
Lillard was early to recognize Edgecombe’s talent and provided some needed support to the young guard. Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe caught Damian Lillard’s attention early, and Edgecombe credits the Portland Trail Blazers star with helping him after a rocky start to his college career at Baylor University.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / July 31
Sixers Make Special Announcement for NBA Rookie
NBA rookie VJ Edgecombe is gearing up for life in the league. The Philadelphia 76ers draft pick just wrapped up his final year as a teenager, and the Sixers have celebrated that by sending him a message on Wednesday afternoon.
Philadelphia 76ers News / CBSSports.com / July 31
76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe 'hates college basketball,' and his NBA summer league performance helped show why
Edgecombe thrived with more spacing at the NBA level
The 25 greatest teammates of LeBron's NBA career
LeBron James' NBA career has stretched over more than two decades. That's an uncommon level of longevity, obviously, which means that over the years, LeBron has had a bunch of different teammates.
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 30
How VJ Edgecombe plans to ‘earn respect’ of 76ers fans
One of the main beacons of hope for the Philadelphia 76ers moving forward is rookie guard and former Baylor standout VJ Edgecombe, whom the team drafted third overall after lucking into that spot in the NBA lottery.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / July 29
Philadelphia 76ers Rookie Downplays Beef with Cooper Flagg As 'All Love'
Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe recently addressed his alleged rivalry with Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg. Edgecombe, 19, said his beef with Flagg, 18, was “all love.” The Bahamian guard and the American forward previously had a run-in during a high school basketball game, but the 76ers will tell a much different story.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / July 29
NBA Rookie Makes Massive Claim About Sixers
VJ Edgecombe certainly doesn’t lack confidence in the Philadelphia 76ers. He hasn’t had a chance to suit up with the team beyond its Summer League roster, but Edgecombe feels like a healthy Sixers team could make a major run in the Eastern Conference.
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 29
76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe reveals 3 players he models his game after
The Philadelphia 76ers have had an interesting last 12 months, first watching their max signing of Paul George crash and burn in epic fashion, but being rewarded for their misery with the number three overall pick.
NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / July 29
Sixers' VJ Edgecombe Details Complex Relationship With Cooper Flagg
Long before they were two of the top picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe and Cooper Flagg have battled it out on numerous stages.
Philadelphia 76ers News / The SportsRush / July 29
'My Path Was Going to Be Different': Sixers Rookie VJ Edgecombe Describes ‘Surreal’ Feeling of Being in the NBA
VJ Edgecombe might be just 19 years old, but having been selected by the Philadelphia 76ers as the third overall draft pick has already changed his life.
Philadelphia 76ers News / The SportsRush / July 28
VJ Edgecombe Reveals He’s Tired Of The Jimmy Butler Comparisons Despite Being Appreciative Of Them
We all love a good player comparison, but in recent years, they’ve been getting a bit out of control. So much so that they are starting to annoy some of the players themselves.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Total Apex Sports / July 26
Is VJ Edgecombe the Philadelphia 76ers’ Second-Best Player?
The Philadelphia 76ers selected VJ Edgecombe, born Valdez Drexel Edgecombe Jr., with the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Edgecombe, 19, played college basketball at Baylor for just one season from 2024 to 2025.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Hardwood Heroics / July 25
'He Might be Philly’s Second-Best Player' – Philadelphia 76ers Rookie Draws Bold Outlook From Anonymous Exec
Many pundits and fans believe that the Philadelphia 76ers struck gold with VJ Edgecombe, whom they selected with the third overall pick in this summer’s NBA Draft.
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 24
76ers rumors: VJ Edgecombe gets Sixers ‘second-best player’ prediction from rival GM
The Philadelphia 76ers are entering what could be a last-gasp attempt to wring something out of the Joel Embiid era in 2025-26. Embiid has spent the majority of the last two seasons sidelined with injuries after his 2023 MVP campaign, but the 76ers did draft a future building block this offseason in former Baylor standout VJ Edgecombe.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 16
Grading the top eight draft picks in NBA Summer League
NBA Summer League is in its second week and the top picks from the 2025 draft have mostly had a chance to show off their skills. Here are grades for the Summer League efforts of the top eight picks in Las Vegas so far.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 13
Load management is ruining NBA Summer League
Fans flock to NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to see the game's newest stars make their professional debuts. But overly cautious teams are taking the star power out of the NBA's summer showcase.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Athlon Sports / July 10
76ers' No. 3 Pick VJ Edgecombe Gets Dealt Injury Update on Wednesday
The Philadelphia 76ers were able to land the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and with that selection, they took Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe. Edgecombe has drawn comparisons to players like Dwayne Wade, Victor Oladipo, among others, when seeing his draft stock skyrocket in his freshman season at Baylor.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Athlon Sports / July 9
76ers' No. 3 Pick VJ Edgecomb Gets Dealt Injury Update on Wednesday
The Philadelphia 76ers were able to land the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and with that selection, they took Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe. Edgecombe has drawn comparisons to players like Dwayne Wade, Victor Oladipo, among others, when seeing his draft stock skyrocket in his freshman season at Baylor.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Hardwood Heroics / July 8
'He’s Just a Wow Athlete' – Philadelphia 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe Joins Victor Wembanyama and Jayson Tatum in Elite Summer League Club
VJ Edgecombe has been balling for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Summer League, so much so that he has been getting a ton of praise from analysts and fans.
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