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.
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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: Questionable for Monday
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Edwards (ribs) has been listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Edwards suffered a rib contusion during Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, which has put his status for Monday's game in Miami in question. If he cannot play against the Heat, the 76ers will likely turn to Lonnie Walker and Ricky Council to shoulder the load.
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76ers' Justin Edwards: Won't return Saturday
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Edwards won't return to Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a rib contusion, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Edwards exited the game briefly in the first half but returned quickly. However, this time, he won't return to the hardwood. He finished the game with five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), a rebound, a steal and a block across 11 minutes.
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.
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.
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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