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VJ Edgecombe excited for 76ers season alongside LeBron James and Jaylen Brown

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:24 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

VJ Edgecombe excited for 76ers season alongside LeBron James and Jaylen Brown

Summary

VJ Edgecombe, guard for the Philadelphia 76ers, expresses enthusiasm about playing with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. He described being starstruck by James, a role model for him, and highlighted their growing relationship. The 76ers have made notable offseason moves, including trading Paul George for Brown and signing James, aiming to enhance their championship prospects. After a 45-37 record last season, Philadelphia looks to strengthen their position in the Eastern Conference while adding depth to their roster with other key signings.

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By the Numbers

•Edgecombe is entering his second season with the 76ers.
•Philadelphia traded Paul George and signed LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.
•The team finished last season as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.
•Edgecombe earned All-Rookie honors in his debut season.
•The 76ers also added role players like Anfernee Simons and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

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7:24 PMYahoo Sports — VJ Edgecombe still ‘starstruck’ by LeBron James ahead of 76ers’ 2026-27 season

What they're saying

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Young star VJ Edgecombe has immense excitement to be playing alongside LeBron James and Jaylen Brown ahead of the 76ers' 2026-27 season.
— Yahoo Sports

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