LeBron James joins 76ers, VJ Edgecombe excited for new team dynamic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 12:23 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
LeBron James officially signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, surprising many in the NBA community. VJ Edgecombe, the 76ers' young guard, shared his reaction, recalling how he stopped mid-workout to check the news. This move comes after the 76ers acquired Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics, which opened the path for James, who chose Philadelphia for its championship potential. Edgecombe expressed eagerness to learn from the superstar players now surrounding him, including Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Speculation surrounds Edgecombe's role with the new additions, with differing opinions on how it may affect his playing time moving forward.
- •LeBron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- •VJ Edgecombe reacts excitedly to the news during a workout.
- •James' signing follows the acquisition of Jaylen Brown from the Celtics.
- •Edgecombe aims to learn from veteran players like James and Brown.
- •Speculation exists about Edgecombe's role with the added talent.
- 12:23 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I Stopped Mid-Workout’ – 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe Reveals His Initial Reaction to LeBron James’ Blockbuster Move
"Few young players get the chance to share the court alongside one of the greatest basketball players of all time. That opportunity became a reality for VJ Edgecombe after LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, and the young guard did not hide his excitement while sharing his first reaction to the franchise-altering move.
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