Sixers guard VJ Edgecombe scores season-high 21 in win over Bulls
The gist
Sixers guard VJ Edgecombe scored 21 points on 7-of-7 first-half shooting in a 126-107 win over the Bulls.
His scoring is down this year as Philadelphia's new-look lineup shares the ball.
How it unfolded
- Oct 19, 2026The Sixers exercised the third-year rookie scale option on Edgecombe's contract for the 2027-28 season, approximately $12.2 million; he is set to make $11.7 million this season.
- Oct 25, 2026Edgecombe was ruled out of the Sixers' game against the Pistons with an abdominal contusion suffered the previous night; he had averaged 12.3 points and eight rebounds over the opening three games.
- Oct 30, 2026Edgecombe hit a clutch 3-pointer and the Sixers beat the New York Knicks 98-93 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in the NBA Cup Group B opener.
Key terms
- Rising Stars MVP
- Most Valuable Player award of the NBA's Rising Stars exhibition game held during All-Star Weekend for young players.
- rookie scale option
- The lowest allowed NBA salary for an experienced player, set by league rules based on years of service.
- NBA Cup
- An annual NBA tournament held during the regular season, split into group stage and knockout rounds.
Source: Wikipedia