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.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Available and starting
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Edwards (ankle) is starting Thursday's game against the Celtics.
Edwards carried a questionable tag right up until tip-off, but the team has since announced that he'll run with the starting unit Thursday. This marks his second straight start. Edwards put up 16 points across 37 minutes Monday against the Blazers.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Heads to locker room Monday
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Edwards sustained an apparent leg injury toward the end of the fourth quarter of Monday's 119-102 loss to the Trail Blazers and departed for the locker room, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Edwards appeared to be in a considerable amount of pain, staying down for an extended period before limping to the locker room. The 21-year-old had started Monday in place of Paul George (groin), but the status of both players now warrants tracking ahead of the second leg of a back-to-back set Tuesday in Minnesota.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Will have restrictions in return
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Edwards (ankle) will have a minutes restriction in Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Edwards will end a three-game absence with an ankle injury Wednesday, but he'll carry a minutes limit in the mid-20s range. The undrafted rookie has averaged 10.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.3 minutes across his last seven contests, but his fantasy appeal will take a hit until his restrictions are lifted.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Heads to bench Wednesday
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Edwards is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Quentin Grimes will get the nod in Philadelphia's starting lineup Wednesday, forcing Edwards to the second unit despite the absence of Tyrese Maxey (knee). Edwards has averaged 7.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.7 steals in 20.3 minutes across 15 games off the 76ers' bench this season.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Will start Sunday
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Updating a previous report, Edwards will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Guerschon Yabusele was originally slated to start in his return to game action, though the Sixers have decided to keep Edwards in the starting five on Sunday. The 21-year-old has started in seven consecutive contests, averaging 10.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals across 31.4 minutes per game.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Reverts back to bench Sunday
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Edwards will come off the bench in Sunday's game against the Bucks, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
With Guerschon Yabusele (knee) returning to game action Sunday, Edwards will slide to the bench. The 21-year-old had started in seven consecutive contests, during which he averaged 10.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals across 31.4 minutes per game.
