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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe drops defiant truth bomb on losing playoff debut by 32 points to Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, falling 123-91 to the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon. Boston led by 15 after the first quarter and never trailed, eventually building a 35-point advantage in what became the franchise’s largest opening-game playoff win. One silver lining was that rookie VJ Edgecombe gained […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe drops defiant truth bomb on losing playoff debut by 32 points to Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe makes ‘wild’ admission about play-in performance

The Philadelphia 76ers locked up the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-97 Play-In Tournament win against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, behind clutch performances from Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe. Maxey led all scorers with 31 points, including a game-changing stretch of seven consecutive points late in the fourth […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe makes ‘wild’ admission about play-in performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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VJ Edgecombe takes subtle jab at eliminated teams after 76ers clinch playoffs spot

While Tyrese Maxey will draw all of the headlines for his flashy efforts against the Orlando Magic in the Philadelphia 76ers Play-In Tournament win, VJ Edgecombe clocked in as a clear 1B, scoring 19 points in 42 minutes to help put Jamahl Mosley’s squad away. Asked how it felt to secure a playoff spot in […] The post VJ Edgecombe takes subtle jab at eliminated teams after 76ers clinch playoffs spot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Maxey Reveals Special Boost 76ers Got From Joel Embiid

Just two days before the Philadelphia 76ers tipped off against the Orlando Magic, key members of the Sixers wondered if Joel Embiid would be in attendance for the Play-In Tournament battle. One week ago, the Sixers learned that Embiid would need surgery due to appendicitis. He was ruled out for the final three games of […] The post Tyrese Maxey Reveals Special Boost 76ers Got From Joel Embiid appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers’ Andre Drummond ‘not scared, worried’ about Celtics after win over Magic

Fans of the Philadelphia 76ers wasted no time calling out the Boston Celtics Wednesday night. Andre Drummond immediately turned the page to the highly anticipated NBA Playoffs contest. Philly scaled past the play-in hurdle by beating the Orlando Magic 109-97. Tyrese Maxey dropped 31 points and won the all-new Amazon Prime Playmaker chain. Those smiles […] The post 76ers’ Andre Drummond ‘not scared, worried’ about Celtics after win over Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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VJ Edgecombe taunts Jalen Suggs during play-in game

VJ Edgecombe was not looking the part of a rookie during Wednesday’s play-in game. Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers battled Jalen Suggs and the Orlando Magic as part of the Eastern Conference’s 7/8 play-in game on Wednesday. In the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa., the 76ers guard Edgecombe got an opportunity … The post VJ Edgecombe taunts Jalen Suggs during play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe Technical prompts skirmish with Magic as things get chippy

The Philadelphia 76ers are hosting the Orlando Magic during Wednesday night’s NBA Play-In game. In a contest that has been hard to watch at times, things got a little spicy during the third quarter. With the 76ers leading 71-62, Paul George got a steal and found VJ Edgecombe for a transition bucket. After the rookie […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe Technical prompts skirmish with Magic as things get chippy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers Coach Makes Joel Embiid Statement Before Rockets Loss

Before the Philadelphia 76ers took on the Houston Rockets, the Sixers landed devastating news regarding the star center, Joel Embiid. Seven hours before Thursday’s matchup in Houston, Texas, concluded, Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis. He was set to undergo surgery. As the star center was in the hospital, the 76ers’ head coach, Nick Nurse, addressed […] The post 76ers Coach Makes Joel Embiid Statement Before Rockets Loss appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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2026 NBA Draft Rookie Fantasy Rankings: Immediate Impact Players for 2026-27

The 2026 NBA Draft class is not short on intrigue.More importantly for fantasy managers, it is not short on players who can help right away.That is what separates this group from a lot of rookie classes. There are stars at the top, yes. But there is also real depth. Players with clear paths to ...

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Unexpected NBA rookie goes off for 40 points

The 2025 NBA rookie class continues to show how deep its talent pool goes. The NBA world has been buzzing about Cooper Flagg lately — and for good reason. The Dallas Mavericks wunderkind recently became the first teenager in NBA history to drop 50 points in a single game. Aside from Flagg, second pick Dylan … The post Unexpected NBA rookie goes off for 40 points appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe Catches Unexpected Mention From LeBron James

NBA fans had their eyes on the battle between LeBron James and the No. 1 draft pick, Cooper Flagg, on Sunday, April 5. After the game, the Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe ended up with an unexpected mention from the Los Angeles Lakers star. Sitting at his locker after a Dallas Mavericks victory over the […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe Catches Unexpected Mention From LeBron James appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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2026 NBA Draft Fantasy Sleepers: Rookies Most Likely to Dominate 2026-27 Leagues

The top of the NBA rookie class is already settled. You’ve got your headliners, the guys everyone knows, the ones sitting at the top of every draft board and every Rookie Ladder.Cooper Flagg in Dallas. Kon Knueppel in Charlotte. VJ Edgecombe in Philadelphia.They’ve basically owned the conversation ...

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NBA Rookie of the Year Teaser Reveals VJ Edgecombe’s Chances

At the start of the year, the Philadelphia 76ers’ rookie VJ Edgecombe was building some momentum as a potential Rookie of the Year darkhorse. That would’ve been a major accomplishment for the Sixers rookie, considering the former Duke standout Cooper Flagg was viewed as the runaway favorite entering the season. Flagg might lose out on […] The post NBA Rookie of the Year Teaser Reveals VJ Edgecombe’s Chances appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Cooper Flagg vs. Kon Knueppel Race Heats Up as Playoffs Approach

The rookie race is hitting its final gear, and it’s no longer a quiet debate, but a literal split room. The latest NBA rookie power rankings feel tighter than ever, with two names dominating every conversation: Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg. One is lifting wins. The other is carrying everything. Both are making loud closing …

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NBA Announces Critical Rankings for 76ers Rookie

The Philadelphia 76ers can look at a couple of NBA rookie leaderboards and feel great about where their first-round pick ranks. VJ Edgecombe has had a strong first season in Philadelphia, and the NBA recently shined some light on it, while revealing the league’s stat leaders through March 2026. When it comes to total points […] The post NBA Announces Critical Rankings for 76ers Rookie appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers Announce Starting Lineup vs Wizards After Joel Embiid News

The Philadelphia 76ers will get a chance to bounce back on Wednesday night. Heading into their April 1 matchup against the Washington Wizards, the Sixers are coming off a tough loss against the Miami Heat. The team struggled against the 40-36 Heat, taking on a 119-109 loss. With each game holding notable weight for the […] The post 76ers Announce Starting Lineup vs Wizards After Joel Embiid News appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Philadelphia 76ers Announce Joel Embiid Status For Heat Game

On Monday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers will be in Miami to take on the Heat.The 76ers are coming off a 118-114 victory over LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina.Joel Embiid finished with 29 points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks while shooting 8/19 from the field and 3/6 from three-point range […] The post Philadelphia 76ers Announce Joel Embiid Status For Heat Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers’ Paul George Breaks Silence on Return From 25-Game Suspension

The Philadelphia 76ers finally got Paul George back on the floor Wednesday night — and it didn’t take long for him to make his presence felt.In a 157-137 win over the Chicago Bulls, George finished with 28 points and six 3-pointers, shaking off a rough shooting start to take over in the second half. It […] The post 76ers’ Paul George Breaks Silence on Return From 25-Game Suspension appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Why 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe believes he has avoided the rookie wall

VJ Edgecombe was probably delighted to see some of his fellow starters in uniform when the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday. Joel Embiid returned from an oblique strain, while Paul George was back from a 25-game suspension for violating the league’s drug policy. The 76ers made light work […] The post Why 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe believes he has avoided the rookie wall appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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​​NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Cooper Flagg & VJ Edgecombe Fight for Kon Knueppel’s Top Spot

The NBA rookie race is heating up as Kon Knueppel holds the top spot, with Cooper Flagg and VJ Edgecombe close behind.

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