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• Podcast Locked On NBA · 2 points · 3 h ago
  • The Sixers lost 106-93 to Detroit, their first loss (now 3-1). They were without Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe, on the second night of a back-to-back. at 25:06
  • Danny said Embiid did not play the second game of the back-to-back, and that VJ Edgecombe is already dealing with something. No reason or injury was specified for either. at 26:21

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• X Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) · Report · 8 h ago

  The Sixers' weaknesses are starting games, rebounding and untimely turnovers. They been able to overcome at in the first three games. But this might be their toughest task thus far with Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe out. They trail 56-40 with 33 seconds left in the first half.

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• RotoWire Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com · Report · 10 h ago

  VJ Edgecombe: Out Sunday — Edgecombe (abdomen) is out for Sunday's game against the Pistons, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

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  also reported by Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers), Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA), Chris Hine (@christopherhine.bsky.social), Kyle Neubeck (@kyleneubeck.bsky.social)

• Bluesky Chris Hine (@christopherhine.bsky.social) · Report · 11 h ago

  Nick Nurse said VJ Edgecombe (abdominal contusion, questionable) got hurt when he got kneed in the midsection last night, but was sore today after playing through it last night.

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  also reported by Dave McMenamin (@mcten), @ginamizell.bsky.social

• ESPN ESPN · Report · 12 h ago

  Edgecombe has been downgraded to questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Pistons due to an abdominal contusion.

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• Podcast Locked On 76ers · 7 points · 30 h ago
  • Starters named: Embiid, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown and Dean Wade. The fifth starter is not stated. at 1:47
  • Turning point: with under two minutes left and the Sixers up 3, VJ Edgecombe grabbed an offensive rebound after a missed three. The ball went to Embiid, who passed to Jaylen Brown for a three that made it a 6-point lead and gave Embiid his 10th assist. at 3:31
  • VJ Edgecombe forced two late fourth-quarter steals: one knocked loose for Brown, then another the Sixers converted. at 4:52
  • A chat comment the host read out says Edgecombe had a double-double. The host says he hoped Edgecombe would hit one more three, which would have made it a 20-point game. at 16:36
  • Host opinion: he rejects the narrative that VJ Edgecombe will be the odd man out now that James is here. at 3:55
  • Host prediction: Maxey and Jaylen Brown will be the season's biggest constants. VJ Edgecombe and Embiid will fluctuate depending on which other star plays. at 5:54
  • Host opinion: the team is immediately in sync. Edgecombe/Maxey and Maxey/Embiid haven't missed a beat (names), and Brown fits as if he had already been practicing with the team. at 10:19

  “76ERS POSTCAST: JOEL EMBIID TRIPLE-DOUBLE lead LeBron-less Philadelphia 76ers to 127-116 WIN vs MIL” · listen ↗

• Podcast Mark (Locked On Sixers) (reported), via Locked On NBA · Relayed report · 26 h ago around the league

  Jaylen Brown scored 27 for the Sixers and Tyrese Maxey had 26. VJ Edgecombe had 17 points and 13 rebounds plus key late plays, including a tip-out that set up Brown's game-sealing three.

  “Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIGHTMARE Start? Golden State Warriors LOOK Helpless” at 16:09 · listen ↗

  also reported by Get Up host

• RotoWire RotoWire · Report · 33 h ago

  VJ Edgecombe: Returns Saturday — Edgecombe (groin) started the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Bucks, per the broadcast.

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  also reported by Tony Jones of The Athletic

• X Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) · Report · 33 h ago

  Edgecombe is out of the locker room and back on the bench.....

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• X Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) · Report · 33 h ago

  VJ Edgecombe is limping.....he's going to come out of the game....

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• X Derek Bodner (@DerekBodnerNBA) · Report · 34 h ago

  Dean Wade is IN and starting for LeBron James. Tyrese Maxey VJ Edgecombe Jaylen Brown Dean Wade Joel Embiid

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  also reported by Hardwood Knocks host

• Podcast KG Certified · 2 points · Oct 24
  • Hosts question whether VJ Edgecombe can guard the best player every night. They say he could change the game's tempo by focusing on defense, and that he was often the best player in the UCLA gym this summer. at 1:04:16
  • A host claims, without a stated source, that Edgecombe's circle is talking about wanting more touches. The host calls this the number one worry for Philly. at 1:05:26

  “Ant & LaMelo Look Dangerous, LeBron Takes On Embiid and KG Believes in Luka’s Lakers | KG CERTIFIED” · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena host · Analysis · Oct 23 around the league

  VJ Edgecombe has been playing in the dunker spot, and that sometimes congests the paint alongside Joel Embiid.

  “Sixers Erase A MASSIVE 29-Point Deficit, SGA Ends His Streak & Jaylen Brown Calls CAP On Tatum! Part 1” at 41:21 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Herd with Colin Cowherd · 2 points · Oct 23
  • Colin Cowherd: Host's assessment of Philadelphia's defensive personnel: VJ Edgecombe defends and Jaylen Brown will defend. Embiid is 'not a great defender, but he can protect the rim.' at 23:22
  • Colin Cowherd: Host's list of what LeBron needed last night: Jaylen Brown's defense, Tyrese Maxey's 'ascending closing', Embiid's talent and VJ Edgecombe's energy. at 24:04

  “THE HERD – HOUR 1 – Caleb Williams keeps sizzling I Drake Maye is carrying the Patriots” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · Oct 23 around the league

  VJ Edgecombe (heard "vj edge come"/"vj"), described as a second-year player, has filled scoring gaps. Hayes said they haven't yet seen an above-average game from him.

  “The Cavaliers Need Help | James Dolan Is The WORST” at 9:32 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On 76ers · 4 points · Oct 23
  • Marc Farzetta: The host thinks VJ Edgecombe scored an and-one off a LeBron James lob with the Sixers down 21. He let out a war cry afterward. The host is unsure the play was a lob ('I think'). at 7:20
  • Marc Farzetta: Maxey took the Donovan Mitchell assignment from VJ Edgecombe or Jaylen Brown, but only in spurts. at 18:55
  • VJ Edgecombe (quoted): VJ Edgecombe reportedly said after the game, 'I didn't know Maxey could D up like that.' at 19:08
  • Marc Farzetta: VJ Edgecombe got a bloody nose ('one nostril') from an elbow or forearm from LeBron James during the game. The host does not mention any absence. at 19:10

  “SIXERS WITH INSANE 29-POINT COMEBACK TO WIN HOME OPENER - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · Oct 23 around the league

  In the first half Cleveland's offense attacked Maxey and Edgecombe in mismatches: Donovan Mitchell posted up Maxey and Hezonja got post touches.

  “The Thunder Are Inevitable + Philly Trusts the Process” at 8:23 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA · 2 points · Oct 23
  • VJ Edgecombe was less productive, shooting 4 of 11. The speaker, likely David Ramil, said his calm energy was impactful and his defense was solid overall. at 4:55
  • Starters' minutes: Maxey 41, Jaylen Brown 37, Embiid 34, LeBron 33 and Edgecombe 33. The host referred to these five as 'those starters'. at 8:46

  “GAME NIGHT: How the Philadelphia 76ers Won Their Fans Over in a 29-Point Comeback” · listen ↗

• Podcast Marc Farzetta, Locked On 76ers · Report · Oct 22

  Early in the third quarter, VJ Edgecombe converted an and-one off a LeBron James assist with the team still down 21 and let out a scream. The host read it as the moment the comeback began.

  “76ERS POSTCAST: Philadelphia 76ers COMEBACK FROM 29pts, BEAT Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106” at 3:41 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Zach Lowe Show · 2 points · Oct 22
  • Zach Lowe: The Sixers knew Brunson would hide on VJ Edgecombe, so they used Edgecombe as a screener and cutter all over the floor. at 10:19
  • Zach Lowe: Lowe predicts VJ Edgecombe will get about 15 points a game just from running and cutting. at 10:10

  “Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot Takes, and More!” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On 76ers · 3 points · Oct 22
  • Marc Farzetta: The Sixers held Jalen Brunson to six second-half points in the opener. Mark credits VJ Edgecombe and Jaylen Brown for being in his face. at 18:56
  • Marc Farzetta: Mark sees the Edgecombe/Brown perimeter defense as a weapon going forward against guards like James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. at 19:13
  • Keith asks who you would rather have guarding someone among Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Brown, Edgecombe and Maxey. The reply (speaker unclear) puts Maxey a 'distant third and fourth'. at 20:39

  “First Chance to Show South Philly what this NEW CORE can do! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Cavs host · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  Opponent scouting from the guest: LeBron James is not technically the point guard but acts as quarterback and primary decision-maker. Maxey, Edgecombe or Jalen Brown often bring the ball up, then make the first pass to James.

  “The Latest on the Injury to Jarrett Allen and Previewing the Cleveland Cavaliers Opener Against Philadelphia w” at 17:28 · listen ↗

  also reported by Keith Pompey, Locked On 76ers

• Podcast VJ Edgecombe (reported), via The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Relayed report · Oct 21 around the league

  After the game, VJ Edgecombe told Rachel Nichols that playing with LeBron is amazing and that LeBron tells teammates what the other team will do two steps ahead.

  “THE HERD – HOUR 3 – Can the Knicks Repeat? | Luka Leads Lakers Without LeBron” at 5:59 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Report · Oct 21 around the league

  The Sixers used VJ Edgecombe in the dunker spot down the stretch, not just parked in the corner. Andrew expects him to be one of their primary point-of-attack guys.

  “BIG NBA Questions: Slam N Jam LIVE!” at 5:09 · listen ↗

• Podcast Get Up host · Opinion · Oct 21 around the league

  Jay Will's view: the Sixers are the line of demarcation in the East, and anything short of the NBA Finals would be a failed season. He named LeBron, Brown, Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Embiid as the core.

  “Hour 1: King Spoils Rings, 4th and Whoa, Sacre Bleus” at 4:41 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · Oct 21 around the league

  VJ Edgecombe messed up a couple of screen coverages but filled gaps well on defense and switched onto many matchups. A host said he needs to do that given the others' offensive roles.

  “Biggest Opening Night Takeaways: 76ers Impress, Thunder Statement, Celtics Collapse” at 11:27 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On 76ers · 4 points · Oct 21
  • Keith Pompey: Six of the Sixers' top seven players scored in double figures. The exception was VJ Edgecombe, who had nine. at 6:42
  • Embiid turned things around in the second half. In the fourth quarter he had blocks on Drummond, hit a three, and found VJ Edgecombe on backdoor cuts. at 4:53
  • Embiid's three at about the 3:30 mark of the fourth gave the Sixers a 99-95 lead. VJ Edgecombe then dunked off an Embiid feed, and Maxey had a steal and slam with a little under two minutes left. at 22:44
  • Brunson had 15 points in the first half and finished with 21. Mark thought VJ Edgecombe and Jaylen Brown did a fantastic job on him, and the Sixers kept control after Brunson checked back in around 5:15 of the fourth. at 21:59

  “WHAT A WAY TO BEGIN THE NEW ERA OF SIXER BASKETBALL! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Report · Oct 21 name not confirmed around the league

  Law (inferred): the Knicks blitzed Maxey on ball screens. The Sixers moved the ball to Embiid, who found the player heard as VJ Edgecombe; he drew a foul and split the free throws. On a repeat of the action, Josh Hart stepped up and "Vijay" dunked from the dunker spot.

  “What we learned from a chaotic NBA Opening Night” at 18:37 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · Oct 21 around the league

  Kukiel listed a balanced scoring spread: Maxey 19, Embiid 15, Brown 14, LeBron 13, Edgecombe 10. These figures conflict with the Sixers clip's box score.

  “Thunder SWAT Down Spurs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren Make Opening STATEMENT” at 19:32 · listen ↗

• Podcast Colin Cowherd, The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Prediction · Oct 20 around the league

  Colin's rough guess at shots per game: 'Jalen' (identity unresolved) 15, VJ Edgecombe 12, Tyrese Maxey 20, LeBron 10.

  “THE HERD – HOUR 2 – Herd Hierarchy: Chiefs, Bears & Bills | Nick Wright on LeBron & 76ers” at 23:59 · listen ↗

• Podcast Get Up host · Prediction · Oct 20 around the league

  The host says he doesn't know exactly what to expect from Embiid. He calls VJ Edgecombe a really good player and Nick Nurse a very good coach, and says he thinks the Sixers will be really good.

  “Hour 1: Commanders Confusion, Philly Fallout, Rams Reckoning” at 44:44 · listen ↗

• Podcast It Is What It Is host · Report · Oct 20 around the league

  Sixers preseason highlights described by the host feature LeBron, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and Edgecombe. He cites one result as Boston 122, Sixers 110.

  “NBA Is Officially BACK, GM Survey Is WILD Disrespectful & Are The Knicks Being Slept On?” at 5:58 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On 76ers · Prediction · Oct 20

  Barzetta predicts Maxey will average about 26-27 points and Brown about 24-25. He has Embiid and Edgecombe battling for third and fourth.

  “The Sixers' LeBron James Era starts TONIGHT!!! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” at 19:16 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Mismatch host · Prediction · Oct 20 name not confirmed around the league

  A host predicts the Sixers' regular-season record won't be great because LeBron and Joel Embiid will miss time, but that they will be a team that can play into the Finals. The other host disagrees: Brown, Maxey and Edgecombe will play a lot of games, enough to win plenty.

  “Gearing Up for the Best Regular Season Ever” at 46:06 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 2 points · Oct 20
  • Jaylen Brown and LeBron James are now on the Sixers, who visit the Knicks on banner night. at 7:40
  • A host assumes VJ Edgecombe will guard Jalen Brunson by default because he is the youngest player on the floor. The host rates him an okay defender who will probably be good one day. The host also doesn't think Jaylen Brown should guard Brunson for 50 possessions. at 11:13

  “Final Considerations Ahead of NBA Opening Night” · listen ↗

• Podcast NBA Today · 2 points · Oct 20
  • Shams Charania (reported): Shams Charania listed the Sixers' top five as Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and Embiid. He said all of them have needed the ball at points, and that staggering lineups is an open question. at 10:09
  • Shams Charania (reported): Shams: Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe are two players the Sixers have had some level of success with in the rotation. at 10:19

  “Let the Games Begin!” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Knicks · 3 points · Oct 20
  • Gavin Schall: The host says Brunson struggled to guard VJ Edgecombe in the regular season, and that there's no easy hiding spot for him anymore. at 14:22
  • Per the guest, the Sixers won both regular-season games at MSG last year because Edgecombe kept running through Brunson. The guest believes Kelly Oubre was out for those games and Dominic Barlow was starting, which left Brunson on Edgecombe by default. at 15:58
  • Adam Aronson (reported): The guest relays camp and practice reports that Embiid has noticeably lost weight and is moving a lot better. He says multiple players have mentioned Embiid's defensive activity, including VJ Edgecombe. at 4:56

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