VJ Edgecombe Seen as Vital Piece to Sixers’ Success
Coming off an injury-ridden 2025 season, the Philadelphia 76ers have countless storylines to watch as they continue their preseason schedule. Among the main ones many are keeping an eye on is rookie VJ Edgecombe. One of the few positives that came from the Sixers' struggles last year was that they walked away with the third overall pick in the 2025 draft. Daryl Morey had a wide range of prospects to pick from, but settled with the high-flying guard out of Baylor. As he begins his pro career, Edgecombe finds himself in a tough situation. Typically, high lottery picks land on rebuilding teams and are able to work on rounding out their game at the NBA level. Edgecombe doesn't have that luxury, as the Sixers are looking to get back in the mix in the Eastern...