Can VJ Edgecombe take a leap in year two?

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe enters his second NBA season facing high expectations following a strong rookie campaign. Selected third overall in the 2025 NBA draft, Edgecombe averaged 16.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.4 steals across 75 starts. He also logged 2,623.3 minutes, ranking 11th in the league, and finished third in Rookie of the Year voting behind Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel.

Ahead of his sophomore year, the Sixers have added veterans LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to their lineup. The analysis highlights Edgecombe's potential to thrive as an off-ball scorer and cutter, while noting that improving his spot-up shooting consistency will be key to his continued development in Philadelphia's newly configured rotation.