October 20, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe plays during a preseason NBA basketball game on Friday, October 17, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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LeBron, 'VJ' and 76ers defeat NBA champion Knicks in opener
VALDEZ “VJ” Edgecombe Jr’s second NBA season began with a different offensive workload from the one he carried during his rookie campaign, but the Bahamian guard remained part of the Philadelphia 76ers’ plans as they opened the 2026-27 season with a 106-100 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.
‘VJ’ scores 26 to help 76ers win
In the Philadelphia 76ers’ final preseason game, rookie Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe put together 26 points shooting 10 of 18 from the field, six rebounds, three assists and five steals in 34 minutes of play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Philadelphia this past weekend.
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