Edgecombe finished Thursday's 99-98 win over the Warriors with 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and three steals in 24 minutes.
Edgecombe didn't need to do much with Tyrese Maxey cruising to a 35-point game, but he was efficient with his opportunities on the offensive end and helped secure a victory by tipping in a shot at the rim with a few seconds remaining. The Sixers have been careful with the rookie guard since his return from a left calf injury, as he's been held to 24 minutes or fewer in three straight games. Edgecombe's ceiling may be a bit limited until he ramps back up to a full workload, but he's found ways to contribute across the board even while on a restriction.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Handles light minutes in return
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Edgecombe (calf) recorded seven points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 21 minutes in Sunday's 142-134 double-overtime loss to the Hawks.
Edgecombe made his return after sitting out Philadelphia's prior three games while managing a left calf issue, but he seemingly had some restrictions in place. The 21 minutes he received were by far his fewest of the season, as he had logged at least 32 minutes in each of his previous 15 appearances. Edgecombe should eventually return to a 30-plus-minute role once he gets fully ramped up, but the rookie No. 3 overall pick appears to have settled in as more of a supporting player for Philadelphia after he wowed fantasy managers with a 34-point performance on 31.2 percent usage in his NBA debut back on Oct. 22. Since then, Edgecombe is averaging 13.8 points, 5.7 boards, 4.1 assists, 1.7 three-pointers and 1.3 steals in 36.0 minutes per contest while shooting 39.8 percent from the field and 78.1 percent from the charity stripe.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Cleared to play Sunday
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Edgecombe (calf) is available and starting Sunday against the Hawks, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Edgecombe will return from a three-game absence due to a left calf injury, though he'll be on an unspecified minutes restriction, according to Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com. With the rookie back in action, Quentin Grimes will retreat to the bench.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Questionable for Sunday
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Edgecombe (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Edgecombe continues to nurse a left calf injury. Even though he's missed the last three games, the rookie out of Baylor might be available to play Sunday, though a decision will likely be made closer to Sunday's tipoff. Edgecombe is averaging 15.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game this season.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Practices Wednesday
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Edgecombe (calf) practiced Wednesday, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
It's an encouraging sign amid the rookie first-rounder's recovery from calf tightness. With the 76ers back in action Friday against the Nets, the team may not officially update his injury designation until Thursday. For now, Edgecombe can be tentatively considered questionable.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Ruled out vs. Magic
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Edgecombe (calf) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Magic, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.comreports.
Left calf tightness is costing Edgecombe a second straight game. The rookie first-rounder will be trying to recover in time for Friday's matchup against Brooklyn. Jared McCain played a season-high 26 minutes in Sunday's loss to Miami, setting him up as a strong streaming option for Tuesday.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Won't play Sunday
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Edgecombe (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Heat, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Edgecombe will miss his first game of the season due to left calf tightness. His imaging came back clean after he experienced discomfort in Thursday's game against the Bucks, and this absence is considered precautionary, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports. The rookie has started all 15 contests for the 76ers, averaging 15.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.3 steals in 37.3 minutes per game. With Edgecombe sidelined, Quentin Grimes is a likely candidate to join the starting lineup Sunday.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Questionable for Sunday
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Edgecombe is questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat due to left calf tightness, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Edgecombe presumably tweaked his calf during Thursday's win over Milwaukee, and he's in danger of missing Sunday's game. His status will be worth monitoring following Sunday's shootaround, but if he's unable to give it a go, that would open up minutes for Quentin Grimes, Justin Edwards and Eric Gordon.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Scores 18 points with four treys
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Edgecombe notched 18 points (6-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 114-105 loss to the Pistons.
Edgecombe had been struggling mightily in his previous five outings, converting just 27.9 percent of his shot attempts, but he snapped out of the shooting funk in this one and finished as Philly's second-leading scorer. He'll look to keep it going Monday against the Clippers.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Good to go
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Edgecombe (back) will play in Friday's game against the Pistons.
Edgecombe was previously labeled questionable due to back spasms, but the rookie has been upgraded to available. He's yet to miss a game this season. After a hot start to the campaign, Edgecombe has cooled off significantly, as he's averaging just 8.8 points and shooting 26.5 percent from the field across his past four appearances.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Questionable vs. Pistons
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Edgecombe (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.
The rookie first-rounder is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season due to back spasms. His status could come down to a game-time decision based on Friday's pregame warmups. If Edgecombe joins Paul George (knee) on the sidelines, Quentin Grimes could be in line for a spot start at shooting guard.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Struggles with shot in loss
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Edgecombe provided 11 points (3-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Sunday's 111-108 loss to the Pistons.
Edgecombe turned heads after scoring 34 points in his NBA debut, but he's cooled off lately as opposing defenses have begun to plan against him. The former Baylor standout is in the midst of a cold stretch where he's failed to reach the 15-point mark in four straight games. During that stretch, Edgecombe is averaging 10.3 points and 7.0 rebounds per game while shooting 30 percent from the field. He'll continue to have upside as a starter in the backcourt next to Tyrese Maxey, but fantasy managers should be cautious about what Edgecombe might bring to the table based on his recent struggles.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Underwhelms in loss
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Edgecombe racked up seven points (3-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 132-121 loss to Cleveland.
Edgecombe posted season lows in points and made field goals Wednesday and was unable to make a three-pointer. Despite the lackluster performance, Edgecombe is still having a phenomenal rookie season, averaging 17.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.3 blocks and 2.3 threes made, so look for him to bounce back Saturday against the Raptors.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Drops 26 in win
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Edgecombe ended Monday's 136-124 win over Orlando with 26 points (10-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven assists, four rebounds, a steal and a block across 39 minutes.
Edgecombe has had a blistering start to his NBA career thus far, averaging 25.0 points, 6.0 assists, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 0.7 blocks on 50/40/75 shooting splits. Philadelphia has also gone 3-0 to start the season, which can largely be attributed to the rookie's success. Look for Edgecombe to uphold his high level of play Tuesday against the Wizards.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Nets 34 points with full line
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Edgecombe popped off for 34 points (13-26 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 3-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and two turnovers in 42 minutes during Wednesday's 117-116 season-opening win over Boston.
Edgecombe's 34 points accounted for the third-most ever scored by a rookie in his NBA debut, and he joined the great Allen Iverson as the only rookies in 76ers history to record 30 points in their first NBA game. This also came against a capable defensive team in a tight game, so Edgecombe is clearly going to be a pivotal part of Philly's offense this season. Congrats if you snagged him toward the later rounds on draft day.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Good to go Friday
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Edgecombe (hip) will play in Friday's preseason game against Minnesota, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Edgecombe's hip soreness was never considered serious, so this isn't a surprise. The 76ers may exercise caution with his minutes since this is the preseason finale, but the rookie will start the game and is expected to start Opening Night in Boston.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Won't play Friday
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Edgecombe (hip) will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Magic, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
The 76ers will be taking a cautious approach with the rookie. Edgecombe did not practice Thursday, but he went through Friday's morning shootaround and remains listed as day-to-day with soreness.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Dealing with hip soreness
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Edgecombe did not practice Thursday due to hip soreness, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Edgecombe will be re-evaluated Thursday evening, and his status for Friday's preseason game against Orlando will be updated accordingly. Edgecombe has generated a ton of buzz throughout training camp, and coach Nick Nurse said Wednesday that he could be in the starting lineup for Opening Night alongside Tyrese Maxey and Quentim Grimes if the team decides to roll with three guards.
