Justin Edwards News, Rumors, Updates - Philadelphia 76ers

Won't return Monday vs. Bulls Edwards (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Chicago, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Impact Edwards will miss a third consecutive game Monday due to a left ankle injury, and his next opportunity to see the floor is Wednesday against the Knicks. Ricky Council and David Roddy should continue to see increased playing time in Edwards' absence.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Coach Nick Nurse said Edwards (ankle) participated in about "75 percent" of Sunday's practice and is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls, Ky Carlin of USA Today report...

Impact Edwards has missed two straight games due to an ankle injury but is nearing a return to action. With Joel Embiid (knee) missing practice again, Edwards should have a hefty role when given the green light again.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Edwards joins 76ers' ever-growing cast of walking wounded Ankle injury may force Edwards to miss at least two games

FEBRUARY 19 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Out at least two games Edwards (ankle) will miss at least the next two games for the 76ers, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Edwards will be sidelined for Thursday's game versus Boston and Saturday's game against Brooklyn at the minimum. He'll be re-evaluated early next week, but it's unclear if he'll be ready in time for Monday's game against Chicago. With Edwards sidelined, guys like Quentim Grimes and Ricky Council could see a bump in playing time.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle sprain Edwards sustained a sprained left ankle during Tuesday's practice, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Impact The severity of the ankle injury is unclear, though Edwards can be considered questionable at best for Thursday's contest against Boston until the Sixers provide another update. The 21-year-old has received an increased role of late, and over his last 10 outings (nine starts), he has averaged 9.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals across 28.9 minutes per game. If Edwards is sidelined, Ricky Council and Quentin Grimes could see an uptick in playing time.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Wednesday Edwards is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Quentin Grimes will get the nod in Philadelphia's starting lineup Wednesday despite the absence of Tyrese Maxey (knee). Edwards has averaged 7.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.7 steals in 20.3 minutes across 15 games off the 76ers' bench this season.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Wednesday Edwards is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Quentin Grimes will get the nod in Philadelphia's starting lineup Wednesday, forcing Edwards to the second unit despite the absence of Tyrese Maxey (knee). Edwards has averaged 7.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.7 steals in 20.3 minutes across 15 games off the 76ers' bench this season.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Sunday Updating a previous report, Edwards will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Guerschon Yabusele was originally slated to start in his return to game action, though the Sixers have decided to keep Edwards in the starting five on Sunday. The 21-year-old has started in seven consecutive contests, averaging 10.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals across 31.4 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts back to bench Sunday Edwards will come off the bench in Sunday's game against the Bucks, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact With Guerschon Yabusele (knee) returning to game action Sunday, Edwards will slide to the bench. The 21-year-old had started in seven consecutive contests, during which he averaged 10.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals across 31.4 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Inks standard deal The 76ers converted Edwards' two-way contract to a standard deal for the remainder of the 2024-25 season Saturday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Edwards will take up one of the roster spots vacated when the 76ers traded away Caleb Martin (hip) and KJ Martin. Edwards has split time between the NBA and G League this season as a two-way player but will get to spend the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign with the 76ers. The rookie forward has also started in Philadelphia's last seven outings, averaging 10.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 31.4 minutes.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Inks standard deal The 76ers converted Edwards' two-way contract to a standard deal for the remainder of the 2024-25 season Saturday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 12 points with full stat line Edwards produced 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 44 minutes during Sunday's 118-110 loss to Boston.

Impact It was serviceable effort by Edwards, who turned in an efficient 12 points with a full stat line while taking on a heavy workload. Over his past five games (four starts), the undrafted rookie has averaged 8.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.4 three-pointers in 31.7 minutes. Edwards should remain fantasy relevant as a short-term streamer for swipes and treys until Paul George (finger) is ready to get back on the court for the 76ers, but the former has a two-way contract that puts him at risk of being sent back to the G League once Philadelphia gets healthier.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sixers Notebook: Nick Nurse keeping faith in rookie Justin Edwards Sixers have won four in a row without Joel Embiid

FEBRUARY 1 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Starting sans George Edwards will enter the starting lineup in Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact With Paul George (finger) on the shelf, Edwards will receive the starting nod. The two-way forward has appeared in eight consecutive contests off the bench for Philadelphia, during which he has averaged 10.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in swipes Saturday Edwards finished with three points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three steals and two rebounds over 29 minutes during Saturday's 109-97 victory over Chicago.

Impact Edwards posted a game-high mark in steals, though he struggled to find his rhythm shooting the rock. The 21-year-old has played at least 20 minutes in eight consecutive contests with Joel Embiid (knee), Caleb Martin (hip) and KJ Martin (hip) on the shelf, and in that eight-game span, he has averaged 10.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals across 29.0 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Philadelphia in loss Edwards racked up 25 points (9-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 118-102 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Edwards posted a team- and career-high 25 points off the bench, albeit in a losing effort. The 21-year-old saw extended run with most of the the Philadelphia rotation sidelined, including Joel Embiid (foot), Paul George (ankle), Tyrese Maxey (hand), Caleb Martin (groin) and KJ Martin (foot). Edwards is not likely to see extended playing time moving forward, as most of the Sixers' squad is considered day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Officially good to go Edwards (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Thunder, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Edwards has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a left ankle sprain. With Paul George (ankle) and Caleb Martin (groin) out, Edwards could be in store for increased playing time.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Tuesday Edwards is probable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder with a left ankle sprain.

Impact This is a new injury for Edwards, but the probable tag suggests that it's a very mild sprain. Edwards has seen 14.5 minutes per game in January with 4.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.8 three-pointers across six outings.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sets multiple career-highs in win Edwards dropped 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five rebounds and an assist during 23 minutes of action in the win over the Nets on Saturday.

Impact With his team leading by double-digits for the majority of the game and first-year phenom Jared McCain (knee) sidelined for the foreseeable future, Edwards was afforded the biggest opportunity of his young career thus far, having previously played nine minutes at the most. He outplayed veterans Eric Gordon and Reggie Jackson in the contest, but Paul George and Caleb Martin remained ahead of him on the depth chart. Edwards will look to build on his performance Monday against the Suns.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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