Overview
- The No. 3 pick is averaging 15.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists while hitting 37.4% from three across 35.8 minutes.
- ESPN’s Tim Bontemps reported the Sixers are +4.6 per 100 possessions with Edgecombe on the floor, an uncommon mark for a first‑year player on a contender.
- He punctuated Thursday’s meeting with Houston by throwing down a first‑quarter dunk over Alperen Sengun.
- Coach Nick Nurse has kept him in steady minutes alongside Tyrese Maxey, reflecting trust in a backcourt that has become a consistent weapon.
- Teammate Jabari Walker praised Edgecombe for thriving in a defined role on a veteran team, framing his start as worthy of Rookie of the Year consideration.