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76ers' Rookie VJ Edgecombe Set to Start Opener
10/18/2025
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- Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse announced that rookie VJ Edgecombe will likely start in regular season opener against Boston on October 22.
- Edgecombe rode a strong preseason, scoring 26 points in a win over the Timberwolves.
- Nurse's plan sees Edgecombe contribute on perimeter defense while supporting Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.
- The lineup could stay fluid as injuries to key players like Paul George and Jared McCain affect matchups.
