Overview

• Edgecombe took part in his first real NBA practice Saturday in Camden as Philadelphia opened training camp.
• Nick Nurse praised his work ethic, athleticism and shooting progress and said he will deploy the No. 3 pick on and off the ball across multiple positions, including three- and four-guard lineups.
• Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Andre Drummond and Kelly Oubre Jr. lauded Edgecombe’s maturity and motor and signaled their intent to mentor him.
• Limited to two Summer League games by a thumb sprain, Edgecombe said he has raised the arc on his jumper and added roughly 10 pounds of muscle since the draft.
• The Sixers travel this week for two preseason games against the Knicks in Abu Dhabi, with Embiid and Eric Gordon resting Sunday, Paul George and Trendon Watford limited, and Quentin Grimes (unsigned) and Jared McCain (thumb) not making the trip.