Overview
- Edgecombe closed the preseason with 26 points, six rebounds, three assists and five steals, taking primary ballhandling duties in the finale.
- Nurse said the rookie is "way ahead" of initial expectations running the offense, a look that freed Tyrese Maxey for off-ball scoring chances.
- Barring any setback, Edgecombe is expected to be in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s opener at Boston.
- His three-point shooting was inconsistent in preseason at 4-for-16 overall, though Nurse reported technical improvements and emphasized in-game reps, with extra work coming under assistant Rico Hines.
- Practice updates noted Paul George participated fully for the first time since offseason knee surgery and Joel Embiid worked without restrictions.