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Sixers Weigh NBA Draft Options at No. 3: Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, or Someone Else? Wizards Hope Bailey Falls to Them.
- The Philadelphia 76ers hold the third overall pick in Wednesday night’s 2025 NBA Draft, deciding between prospects Ace Bailey and VJ Edgecombe.
- Bailey canceled his scheduled workout with the Sixers last week after the team declined to guarantee selecting him third overall, prompting criticism.
- Edgecombe completed a workout he called successful with the Sixers and impressed team officials, while Bailey remains focused despite concerns about his handle and decision-making.
- Bailey, 18, who averaged 17.6 points at Rutgers, expressed gratitude for his current opportunities during a Tuesday visit to New York, while Edgecombe remarked that he believes he can complement his teammates well.
- The Sixers may consider trading down or selecting Edgecombe as the Wizards reportedly target Bailey at sixth overall, indicating multiple strategic draft possibilities.
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Baylor product VJ Edgecombe ready to give 76ers an edge
CAMDEN, N.J. — In win-now mode, Philadelphia selected Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night to add their trio of oft-injured All-Stars the team hopes can return to form and make the 76ers a healthy title contender. The 6-4, 193-pound Edgecombe boasts explosive athleticism that stands out at both ends, notably as an above-the-rim finisher who creates highlight-reel moments. The 19-year-old Edgecombe…
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76ers take Baylor's VJ Edgecombe with No. 3 pick in the NBA draft
The Philadelphia 76ers have selected Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA draft. The 6-4 Edgecombe boasts explosive athleticism. Team president Daryl Morey said he would spend the summer trying make the roster younger, more…
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Sixers weigh NBA draft options at No. 3: Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, or someone else? Wizards hope Bailey falls to them.
NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers head into the opening night of the NBA draft with a variety of options.
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