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76ers won’t wait to make an obvious decision on VJ Edgecombe’s future

The Philadelphia 76ers had another week to make a decision on VJ Edgecombe's contract option, but they won't wait.

By Justin Grasso · The Sixer Sense

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 11:45 PM

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The Philadelphia 76ers decided to exercise sophomore guard VJ Edgecombe's $12.2 million team option for the 2027-2028 season.
Edgecombe is slated to earn $11.6 million during the 2026-2027 NBA campaign.
The former No. 3 pick averaged 16.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game across 75 starts as a rookie.

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The Philadelphia 76ers announced they will exercise the third-year team option on guard VJ Edgecombe ahead of the Halloween deadline. The decision secures Edgecombe for the 2027-2028 NBA season at $12.2 million, following his upcoming $11.6 million campaign for 2026-2027.

Edgecombe started 75 games as a rookie after being selected No. 3 overall, averaging 16.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. The writer notes the Sixers enter the new season with a revamped roster that now features Jaylen Brown and LeBron James.

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76ers won’t wait to make an obvious decision on VJ Edgecombe’s future

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