Celtics sought VJ Edgecombe in discussions with 76ers

The Boston Celtics initially aimed to acquire VJ Edgecombe from the Philadelphia 76ers during recent trade discussions. Shams Charania reported that the Celtics set a high bar in negotiations, requesting multiple first-round draft picks alongside Edgecombe if the 76ers were to trade Paul George. The 76ers remained engaged in talks despite other teams opting out of the conversation. These discussions are part of the Celtics' broader strategy to enhance their roster ahead of the upcoming season.

• 6:16 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics originally wanted VJ Edgecombe from the 76ers