Edwards will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Celtics, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
After starting in Tuesday's game against the Wizards, Edwards is back in the second unit with Jabari Walker getting the nod in the first five. Edwards is averaging 7.0 points and 1.0 rebounds per game, shooting 50 percent from the floor and 50 percent from beyond the arc.
Edwards will start in Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
The 21-year-old forward will supplant Jabari Walker in the starting lineup Tuesday. Edwards has appeared in two regular-season games, averaging 7.0 points and 1.0 rebounds across 15.5 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Available vs. Charlotte
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Edwards (ribs) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Hornets, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Edwards will make his season debut after dealing with a rib issue. It remains to be seen how big his role will be on this team with Quentin Grimes potentially seeing more time off the bench.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Likely to play Saturday
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Edwards (ribs) is probable to play in Saturday's game against the Hornets.
Edwards is dealing with a rib issue. However, he is trending toward being able to make his season debut. If he's unable to play, his next chance to get back on the floor will be Monday against the Magic.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Unlikely to start vs. Minnesota
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Edwards is not expected to start in Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
The Sixers are undecided on who will occupy the role of fifth starter against the Timberwolves in their final pre-season tune-up, although Quentin Grimes seems to have the inside track for that nod over Edwards. Edwards should still see decent minutes off the bench, though, as he'd been starting in previous pre-season contests.
Edwards (rest) is expected to be available for Thursday's preseason game against the Knicks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Edwards took a seat for the final Summer League games due to rest purposes, but he'll be back in action during the preseason opener. He's competing for a depth role at both forward spots after emerging as a solid rotation player for the injury-depleted 76ers last season.
76ers' Justin Edwards: Another absence coming Friday
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Edwards (rest) is out for Friday's Summer League game against the Nets, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
After sitting out Wednesday's tilt against the Mavericks, Edwards will continue to have his reps managed and rest Friday. The 21-year-old swingman made six starts during the Summer League, averaging 12.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.5 three-pointers in 28.9 minutes per game.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Resting vs. Dallas
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Edwards (rest) won't play in Wednesday's Summer League game against the Mavericks, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
After logging 30 minutes in Tuesday's 91-90 victory over the Grizzlies, Edwards will get the night off Wednesday for the second half of Philadelphia's back-to-back set. With VJ Edgecombe also grabbing a seat against Dallas, Judah Mintz could be tasked with the heavy lifting on offense for the 76ers.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Scores 15 in SL win
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Edwards totaled 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals across 30 minutes in Tuesday's 91-90 Summer League victory over the Grizzlies.
Edwards responded to a tough shooting night Monday (27.3 percent from the field) with an efficient 15-point outing in Tuesday's win. The young wing had a strong rookie campaign in 2024-25 after going undrafted, averaging 10.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.3 minutes over 44 regular-season games, including 26 starts.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Shooting woes in Summer League loss
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Edwards chipped in 11 points (3-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block across 30 minutes in Monday's 89-78 Summer League loss to the Thunder.
Edwards struggled with efficiency but still finished as one of three Philadelphia players to score in double figures. The 21-year-old forward also led the club in rebounds and assists during the loss. The Kentucky product appeared in 44 regular-season games (26 starts) for Philadelphia during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 10.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals across 26.3 minutes per game.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: To sign three-year deal with Philly
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The 76ers will sign Edwards (ribs) to a three-year deal after declining his team option, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Edwards (ribs) signed a two-way deal with the 76ers before having his contract converted to a standard contract in February. He played in 44 games during the 2024-25 campaign. The Kentucky product started in 26 games, averaging 12.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 steals per game as a starter while shooting 45.4 percent from the field and 37.8 percent from beyond the arc.
Edwards (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.comreports.
Edwards' season has come to an end, as he won't be on the floor for Philadelphia on Sunday. The 76ers will likely turn to Lonnie Walker, Ricky Council and Marcus Bagley against Chicago, with Kelly Oubre (knee) also ruled out for this regular-season finale.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Questionable to play Sunday
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Edwards (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Edwards has missed the 76ers' last three games due to a rib contusion, but he has a chance to return for Sunday's regular-season finale. Lonnie Walker would be in line to start for a fourth straight contest if Edwards is ruled out.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Not playing Friday
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Edwards (ribs) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hawks, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Edwards will miss a third straight game due to a rib contusion, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bulls. Lonnie Walker will likely remain in the 76ers' starting lineup due to Edwards' absence.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Iffy against Atlanta
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Edwards (ribs) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hawks.
Edwards had also been deemed questionable in Philadelphia's previous two outings before being ruled out due to a rib contusion. If Edwards is unable to suit up against Atlanta, Lonnie Walker will likely continue to start.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Not playing Wednesday
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Edwards (ribs) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Wednesday will be the second straight game that Edwards will miss due to a rib contusion, and his next chance to play will be Friday against Atlanta. Marcus Bagley and Ricky Council are candidates to see their playing time increase due to Edwards' absence.
