5 Sixers thoughts: VJ Edgecombe is learning how to play off of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey as offense takes shape

5 Sixers thoughts: VJ Edgecombe is learning how to play off of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey as offense takes shape

For the first time in 2026, kicking off the week with a collection of Sixers notes and tidbits, from VJ Edgecombe's continued ascent to what it is like to shoot a free throw with thousands of fans screaming at you because they want free stuff.

NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Suns, Grayson Allen, Kings

AP 76ers Health has changed the conversation in Philadelphia. With 76ers riding a three-game road winning streak and sitting within striking distance of the East’s top tier, the biggest development is simple. They finally have their guys. Joel Embiid and Paul George started all three games, pairing with Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe to give opponents a real problem on both ends. “For three games, we have started the same five people,” coa…