Edwards will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Celtics, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
After starting 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.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Starting Tuesday
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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.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Expected to play Thursday
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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.
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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: 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.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Questionable for Wednesday
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Edwards (ribs) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Wizards.
Edwards is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to a rib contusion he sustained during Saturday's loss to Minnesota. If the Kentucky product is unable to suit up against Washington, Ricky Council and Marcus Bagley will likely receive an uptick in playing time.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Won't play Monday
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Edwards (ribs) is out for Monday's game against the Heat, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
After exiting Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a rib contusion, Edwards will need to miss at least one contest Monday. His next chance to return is Wednesday against the Wizards. Lonnie Walker should see a bump in playing time against the Heat, with Marcus Bagley and Jalen Hood-Schifino also in line for extra minutes.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Muted performance in loss
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Edwards recorded six points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 105-91 loss to New York.
Edwards has gone cold for the 76ers, hitting a combined 9-of-24 from the field over his last two games. His workloads have remained steady for the shorthanded 76ers, however, and fantasy managers will be hoping to see some positive regression with his shooting going forward after a terrific March.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Two-way showing in double-double
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Edwards accumulated 19 points (9-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, one assist and five steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 119-114 loss to the Wizards.
Edwards played well on both ends in Wednesday's contest, leading all players in rebounds and steals while finishing one point shy of the 20-point mark in a double-double performance. Edwards set new season-high totals in rebounds and steals while posting his sixth outing of the year with 19 or more points.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Productive again in Monday's loss
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Edwards accumulated 19 points (6-18 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Monday's 112-99 loss to the Pelicans.
The undrafted rookie forward tied Jared Butler for the scoring lead on the shorthanded Sixers. Edwards has been part of the starting five in 11 straight appearances and scored in double digits in six straight games, averaging 18.8 points, 3.3 boards, 3.0 threes, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks during the latter span while shooting 45.0 percent (18-for-40) from beyond the arc.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Puts up 22 points Sunday
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Edwards ended with 22 points (8-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 39 minutes during Sunday's 132-119 loss to the Hawks.
Edwards has surpassed the 15-point mark in his last four appearances and cleared the 20-point plateau in the previous two, so he's settling himself as a reliable scoring weapon for the injury-depleted Sixers. He's started 10 straight appearances since March 3, a stretch in which he's averaging 14.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Out Friday
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Edwards (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Pacers, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
The 76ers will be extremely depleted for this matchup against the Pacers, and Edwards is one of the many players that won't be suiting up. His next chance to play will come against the Mavericks on Sunday.
