76ers' odds after adding Edgecombe in NBA draft
Brad Thomas and Vaughn Dalzell dive into the latest odds for the 76ers winning the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference after drafting VJ Edgecombe, including why "health is wealth" for Philadelphia in 2025.
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