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1 week Ago By DC Hendrix
The Philadelphia 76ers are wrapping up their worst season in nearly a decade. With so many injuries this season, they've been forced to prepare for an early offseason. With the announcement of Tyrese Maxey being shut down for the season due to his injury, Philadelphia can begin preparing for the next step.
The next step will be the 2025 NBA Draft . Kyle Boone of CBS Sports predicts that the 76ers will select Baylor Bears guard VJ Edgecombe with the No 5 pick in the draft. "A steady upward trajectory for Edgecombe this season is among the reasons to be encouraged by his prospect profile.
He's shown himself a more polished passer and playmaker to go with his exceptional athleticism, all while improving as a scorer," Boone wrote. Edgecombe is coming off an impressive freshman season for the Bears. He finished the season averaging 15 points and 5.
6 rebounds per game. In addition to his athletic ability, he improved his shooting, including his three-point percentage to 34% from beyond the arc. His numbers aren't going to blow you away, but as a freshman, he showcased why he is a top-five projected prospect.
With so many players missing time this season, the 76ers are 26th in the league in scoring. If the 76ers get a pick within the top five, Edgecombe would be a great option to add to their backcourt for the future to pair him alongside Maxey. Although guard may not be their biggest need, when you get a top-five pick, it often can alter plans.
The surgence of Quentin Grimes has put the franchise in a position where they'll need to decide on whether they want to match offers for him. Although the season didn't end the way Philadelphia anticipated, Grimes has played very well. Considering the team's season being derailed by injuries.
It will be interesting to see how the 76ers handle his contract moving forward. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Although Grimes has played very well this season, an opportunity to add a top-five projected prospect like Edgecombe could be too tough to pass up. MORE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS NEWS 76ers predicted to rid roster of Nick Nurse in favor of hiring recently-fired NBA champion coach Nuggets urged to replace Mike Malone with former 76ers assistant coach, NBA champion.
