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76ers Add LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Mentor VJ Edgecombe

8/23/2026

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The Philadelphia 76ers added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to the roster, mentoring rookie VJ Edgecombe.
Edgecombe, the 21-year-old third-overall 2025 pick, averaged 16 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.4 steals last season.
He shot 43.8% from the field and 35.4% from three-point range in that season.
Edgecombe said he will focus on getting shots, forcing defenses to respect him, and helping the Sixers win a championship.

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Story summary

The Philadelphia 76ers added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to the roster, mentoring rookie VJ Edgecombe.
Edgecombe, the 21-year-old third-overall 2025 pick, averaged 16 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.4 steals last season.
He shot 43.8% from the field and 35.4% from three-point range in that season.
Edgecombe said he will focus on getting shots, forcing defenses to respect him, and helping the Sixers win a championship.