VJ Edgecombe Has $12.2M Option Exercised by Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers officially exercised the third-year $12.2 million contract option on guard VJ Edgecombe for the 2027-28 season. The No. 3 overall pick in 2025 immediately claimed a starting role as a rookie, averaging 16.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists while finishing third in Rookie of the Year voting. Edgecombe is set to start Tuesday's season opener alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, LeBron James, and Jaylen Brown.