Overview

• Edgecombe posted 28 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in his Salt Lake City debut, highlighting his two-way upside.
• A left thumb contusion sidelined him for the next two games, though team officials stress it is not considered serious.
• His 1-for-7 performance from three-point range underscored the need for improvement in his outside shooting.
• Scouts and executives lauded his speed, athleticism and playmaking, projecting him as part of an interchangeable backcourt with Tyrese Maxey.
• Availability for Thursday’s opener remains day-to-day as the Sixers manage his workload and integrate him into an up-tempo guard rotation.