Sixers rookie Justin Edwards lays out goals, praises Kelly Oubre Jr.
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Justin Edwards lays out his goals after the final 20 games of the season while praising Kelly Oubre Jr.
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Sunday stats: Checking in on young Sixers with room to grow as season winds down
Today is Sunday, and that means it is time to dive into some numbers in another edition of Sunday stats. With the focus of the remainder of the Sixers season largely centering around young players with room for improvement, here are some notes about the team's unproven commodities:
Sixers single out Justin Edwards following road loss to Celtics
Jayson Tatum scores 35 points as Celtics give shorthanded Sixers 14th loss in 16 games
Jayson Tatum barreled down the lane for the breakaway one-handed dunk, already giving the Celtics a 14-point first-quarter cushion that would only grow as Thursday’s matchup against the 76ers progressed.
Boston Celtics injury report: Jayson Tatum upgraded for 76ers game
The Celtics and 76ers are without multiple stars and rotation players for their 7:30 p.m. Thursday game at TD Garden. So it’ll be a lean night for both sides. But, as expected, Jayson Tatum will suit up and is available after missing the Celtics' win over the Blazers from the night before.
Sixers rookie Justin Edwards marks his first NBA dunk — on Draymond Green, no less
Justin Edwards might never forget his first, even if it doesn’t rank as his best. Sitting at his locker, feet soaking in a bucket, the 76ers rookie flipped quickly through his brain’s Rolodex of dunks after the Sixers held off Golden State,
76ers' Justin Edwards: Won't suit up Tuesday
Won't suit up Tuesday
76ers' Justin Edwards: Day-to-day with ankle sprain
Head coach Nick Nurse said postgame that Edwards is considered day-to-day after sustaining a left ankle sprain during Monday's 119-102 loss to the Trail Blazers, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
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76ers' Paul George not yet ready to return from injury
76ers' Paul George: Remaining out for Sunday
George will miss his second straight contest Sunday due to left groin soreness. Justin Edwards should continue to receive increased playing time in his absence. George's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Atlanta.
76ers fans boo Paul George at WWE SmackDown
When Paul George, Gerson Yabuseli, Justin Edwards, and Adem Bona decided to catch Friday’s edition of WWE SmackDown at the Philadelphia 76ers’ home, the Wells Fargo Center, they likely believed it was going to be a nice moment of fun Philly PR.
76ers' Justin Edwards: Will have restrictions in return
Edwards will end a three-game absence with an ankle injury Wednesday, but he'll carry a minutes limit in the mid-20s range. The undrafted rookie has averaged 10.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.3 minutes across his last seven contests, but his fantasy appeal will take a hit until his restrictions are lifted.
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Sixers Bell Ringer: Well, Kelly Oubre showed up
Tyrese Maxey - 16 Joel Embiid - 8 Jared McCain - 8 Paul George - 7 Guerschon Yabusele - 4 Kelly Oubre Jr - 4 Quentin Grimes - 4 Ricky Council IV - 2 Justin Edwards - 2 The Sixers — what’s left of them — played a basketball game Thursday.