76ers' Justin Edwards: Productive again in Monday's loss
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Edwards accumulated 19 points (6-18 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Monday's 112-99 loss to the Pelicans.
The undrafted rookie forward tied Jared Butler for the scoring lead on the shorthanded Sixers. Edwards has been part of the starting five in 11 straight appearances and scored in double digits in six straight games, averaging 18.8 points, 3.3 boards, 3.0 threes, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks during the latter span while shooting 45.0 percent (18-for-40) from beyond the arc.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Puts up 22 points Sunday
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Edwards ended with 22 points (8-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 39 minutes during Sunday's 132-119 loss to the Hawks.
Edwards has surpassed the 15-point mark in his last four appearances and cleared the 20-point plateau in the previous two, so he's settling himself as a reliable scoring weapon for the injury-depleted Sixers. He's started 10 straight appearances since March 3, a stretch in which he's averaging 14.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Efficient in loss to Spurs
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Edwards notched 25 points (9-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block over 38 minutes during Friday's 128-120 loss to the Spurs.
Edwards was very efficient despite the final outcome of the game, as he missed just five of his 14 shots from the floor, but his efforts were not enough to lift the 76ers to victory in this battle of two teams that are probably thinking more about the 2025-26 season than the current one. Edwards has been taking advantage of the Sixers' struggles and has carved out a nice role in the rotation, starting in each of his last nine appearances. Over that stretch, he's averaging 13.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 29.8 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Decent stat line Monday
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Edwards closed with 18 points (7-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Monday's 144-137 overtime loss to the Rockets.
Edwards has started in each of his last seven appearances and has looked productive in that span, averaging 11.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.4 three-pointers per game. Edwards' path to consistent playing time remains clear. Paul George (knee/groin) recently joined the list of 76ers who are out for the season, while it's unclear when Kelly Oubre (knee), Lonnie Walker (concussion) and Tyrese Maxey (back) will be able to suit up again.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Reaches double figures in return
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Edwards racked up 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt), four rebounds, one block and two steals over 21 minutes during Sunday's 130-125 victory over the Mavericks.
Edwards returned Sunday after missing Philadelphia's previous contest with a left ankle sprain, reaching double figures in the starting lineup despite struggling from deep. Edwards has scored 10 or more points in 13 outings, and he's posted at least four rebounds as well on nine of those occasions.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Fades injury report
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Edwards (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against Dallas.
Edwards did not play in Friday's loss against the Pacers due to a left ankle sprain, but it appears he will return Sunday from a one-game absence. He's started in each of his last five outings, and over that span he has averaged 10.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.8 steals over 27.8 minutes per game.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Out Friday
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Edwards (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Pacers, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
The 76ers will be extremely depleted for this matchup against the Pacers, and Edwards is one of the many players that won't be suiting up. His next chance to play will come against the Mavericks on Sunday.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Questionable for Friday
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Edwards is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Pacers due to a sprained left ankle.
Edwards continues to deal with an ankle injury but has been able to suit up in Philadelphia's previous four contests. However, if Edwards is downgraded to out, Ricky Council and Guerschon Yabusele are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Available and starting
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Edwards (ankle) is starting Thursday's game against the Celtics.
Edwards carried a questionable tag right up until tip-off, but the team has since announced that he'll run with the starting unit Thursday. This marks his second straight start. Edwards put up 16 points across 37 minutes Monday against the Blazers.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Iffy for Thursday
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Edwards (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game versus Boston.
Edwards, who has missed four games since the All-Star break, continues to battle an ankle sprain. The 76ers are very shorthanded these days, so Edwards could have some streaming appeal once he can shake off this injury.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Won't suit up Tuesday
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Edwards (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.
Edwards will miss his fourth outing since the All-Star break after aggravating a sprained left ankle during the fourth quarter of Monday's loss to the Trail Blazers. Head coach Nick Nurse relayed after Monday's game that Edwards would travel with the team for its two-game road trip, meaning he could return for Thursday's game against Boston, per Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Uncertain to play Tuesday
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Edwards (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves,.
Edwards is nursing a sprained left ankle, which he suffered late in the fourth quarter of Monday's 119-102 loss to the Trail Blazers. Along with Paul George (groin) and Quentin Grimes (bicep), Edwards is one of three 76ers players listed as questionable for the second leg of the back-to-back set, while six others have already been ruled out. If Edwards can play through the ankle sprain, he could be in store for heavy minutes.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Day-to-day with ankle sprain
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Head coach Nick Nurse said that Edwards is considered day-to-day after sustaining a left ankle sprain late in Monday's 119-102 loss to the Trail Blazers, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Edwards re-sprained the left ankle that he injured in a practice during the All-Star break. He started the contest and finished with 16 points (7-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 37 minutes before heading to the locker room. Nurse relayed that Edwards will travel with the team ahead of Tuesday's game against Minnesota, but the rookie's status for the second leg of the back-to-back set remains undetermined, per Aaronson.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Heads to locker room Monday
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Edwards sustained an apparent leg injury toward the end of the fourth quarter of Monday's 119-102 loss to the Trail Blazers and departed for the locker room, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Edwards appeared to be in a considerable amount of pain, staying down for an extended period before limping to the locker room. The 21-year-old had started Monday in place of Paul George (groin), but the status of both players now warrants tracking ahead of the second leg of a back-to-back set Tuesday in Minnesota.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Starting Monday vs. Portland
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Edwards is in the 76ers' starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Monday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Edwards has played in the 76ers' last two games after missing the prior three contests due to a left ankle sprain. He'll make his 10th start of the season Monday due to the absences of Paul George (groin) and Kelly Oubre (illness). Across his nine starts earlier in the season, Edwards averaged 9.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.9 steals over 28.7 minutes per game.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Will have restrictions in return
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Edwards (ankle) will have a minutes restriction in Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Edwards will end a three-game absence with an ankle injury Wednesday, but he'll carry a minutes limit in the mid-20s range. The undrafted rookie has averaged 10.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.3 minutes across his last seven contests, but his fantasy appeal will take a hit until his restrictions are lifted.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Probable against New York
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Edwards (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Edwards is likely to end a three-game absence due to an ankle injury Wednesday. The undrafted rookie has averaged 10.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.3 minutes over his last seven games. However, he's likely to see a downtick in playing time against New York with Paul George healthy and Quentin Grimes (knee) probable.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Won't return Monday vs. Bulls
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Edwards (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Chicago, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Edwards will miss a third consecutive game Monday due to a left ankle injury, and his next opportunity to see the floor is Wednesday against the Knicks. Ricky Council and David Roddy should continue to see increased playing time in Edwards' absence.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Iffy for Monday
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Coach Nick Nurse said Edwards (ankle) participated in about "75 percent" of Sunday's practice and is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Edwards has missed two straight games due to an ankle injury but is nearing a return to action. With Joel Embiid (knee) missing practice again, Edwards could have a hefty role when given the green light again.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Out at least two games
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Edwards (ankle) has been ruled out for games Thursday versus the Celtics and Saturday versus the Nets and will be re-evaluated early next week, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Edwards had played at least 20 minutes in all but one of the 76ers' previous 18 contests, but he'll be sidelined to begin the second half after he sprained his left ankle during Tuesday's practice. With Edwards sidelined and with Eric Gordon (wrist) and Kyle Lowry (hip) also remaining out Thursday, the 76ers could turn to Jared Butler, Quentin Grimes and Ricky Council to handle elevated roles on the second unit.
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