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USA Today
09-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Player grades: Summer Sixers end Salt Lake City with win over Grizzlies
The Philadelphia 76ers continued the summer league on Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies with their final contest of the Salt Lake City portion of the summer. The Sixers will pack it up and head to Las Vegas on Thursday for that stretch of the July portion of the summer. Once again playing without No. 3 overall pick VJ Edgecombe who remains day-to-day with a left thumb contusion, as well as Adem Bona who was resting, the summer Sixers buckled down defensively and found a rhythm on offense to walk away with a 91-90 win over the Grizzlies. Justin Edwards was able to put together a solid night with 15 points and two steals. Judah Mintz led the way for Philadelphia with 26 points, three assists, and three steals, rookie Johni Broome had eight points, 12 rebounds, five of them on the offensive end, and two blocks, while Hunter Sallis added 11 off the bench. Jalen Slawson had seven points and Jalen Hood-Schifino had seven and seven assists. Here are the player grades following a summer league win: Justin Edwards: B-plus The Sixers have been waiting for Edwards to find his rhythm on the offensive end. He was able to get himself some looks off the dribble and get into the paint which created opportunities for him. He was also efficient with his 3-pointers which was an issue in the first two games. Something that has been a problem thus far in the summer league—which has hampered Edwards a bit—is a lack of spacing and the lack of a sure ball-handler for this Sixers roster. Johni Broome: B-plus The rookie big man just played some winning basketball in this one. He was very good defensively as he was in the right spots all night long. He was constantly in the right spots to deter shots and made the right rotations on the drivers of the Grizzlies. Offensively, he was a bit slow to read the double teams, but when he was able to find a crease, he took advantage of it. He has a soft touch around the basket and is an underrated passer. He's also a relentless rebounder which is a big help for a team like the Sixers that can struggle on the glass at times. Hunter Sallis: B After a quiet summer league debut, Sallis had some big highlights in this one. He drove the lane and had a poster slam, knocked down a tough 3, and then ran the floor for a layup. He flashed some poise on the offensive end, and he has some NBA-level athleticism that should earn him a look at some point in the 2025-26 season. Judah Mintz: A One thing's for sure about Mintz: he can put the ball in the basket. He has an aggressive nature and he did a good job of getting into the paint in this one and being able to get the scoreboard moving and was able to get to the line a lot in this one. He has taken full advantage of the opportunity in front of him with Edgecombe out and one has to wonder if he will get a look from an NBA team—even if it isn't the Sixers. He made some huge plays down the stretch for the Sixers to close this one out. Jalen Hood-Schifino: B A problem for Hood-Schifino thus far in the summer league has been handling pressure from opponents. He did a much better job of that in this one as the Sixers were able to find some type of rhythm on the offensive end. He was good with his passing and took care of the ball. Jalen Slawson: C-plus An aggressive player, Slawson was able to get a look as a starter in this one and he had a rim-rattling slam in the early going. The big man out of Furman made some hustle plays on the defensive end of the floor and helped Philadelphia get out in transition. Izan Almanza There is a lot to like about Almanza. With the Sixers on an Exhibit 10 deal, he has a lot of size and skill which allows him to make plays from the wing with ease. He has a smooth game and did some good things off the bench for Philadelphia in this one.
CBS News
07-07-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Sixers re-sign Philadelphia native Justin Edwards to 3 year contract
The Philadelphia 76ers re-signed Philly native Justin Edwards on Sunday, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey announced. Edwards, a 6-foot-7 forward, signed a three-year, $7 million deal, according to Spotrac. "Justin's growth and versatility were on full display last season as a rookie, and we're excited to see his progression continue in a 76ers uniform," Morey said in a statement. "His natural shooting ability combined with his athleticism and defensive toughness make him very valuable to what we as an organization are trying to accomplish both now and in the future." Edwards is currently playing on the Sixers' Salt Lake Summer League team in Utah. On Saturday night, Edwards scored 13 points and corralled three rebounds in a 93-89 loss against the Utah Jazz. Edwards joined the Sixers on a two-way contract in 2024 as an undrafted free agent. He was later signed to a standard NBA contract in February after gaining more playing time as the Sixers struggled to stay healthy in the 2024-25 season. Edwards played 44 games last season, including 26 starts, and averaged 10.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and shot 45.5% from the field. He also shot 36.3% on 3-pointers. Edwards scored a career-high 25 points twice last season in games against the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. He reached double-digit scoring 21 times. Edwards' best stretch of the 2024-25 season came during March 17-26, where he went six straight games scoring at least 18 points. Before joining the Sixers and his lone season at the University of Kentucky, Edwards was a 2023 McDonald's All-American at Imhotep Institute Charter High School in Philadelphia. Edwards was a five-star recruit and helped lead Imhotep to two Pennsylvania State championships in his junior and senior seasons.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Daryl Morey gives statement on Sixers re-signing Justin Edwards
The Philadelphia 76ers made it official on Sunday with the re-signing of second-year forward Justin Edwards. The Sixers brought him back on a 3-year deal after he produced good numbers and overall play as an undrafted rookie. Edwards averaged 10.1 points and 3.4 rebounds with 1.6 assists while shooting 45.5% from the floor and 36.3% from deep in 44 games with 26 starts. He was brought in initially on a two-way deal and the Sixers then declined his team option and brought him back on a better deal. Advertisement 'Justin's growth and versatility were on full display last season as a rookie, and we're excited to see his progression continue in a 76ers uniform,' said President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey via a press release. 'His natural shooting ability combined with his athleticism and defensive toughness make him very valuable to what we as an organization are trying to accomplish both now and in the future.' Morey and his staff have an eye for talent as they have put together a strong team every year. Edwards and the Sixers will look to bounce back from a 24-58 season in which injuries decimated any chance of competing and contending for a championship. This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Daryl Morey gives statement on Sixers re-signing Justin Edwards
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Undrafted VCU wing Jack Clark to play for Sixers in the summer league
The Philadelphia 76ers will prepare to play in the summer league beginning with the Salt Lake City portion on July 5 before heading to Las Vegas on July 10. It will offer the first opportunity for the youngsters to get on the court and make an impact on the organization. While the focus will be on rookies VJ Edgecombe and Johni Broome, as well as second-year forward Justin Edwards and possibly Jared McCain depending on where he's at in his recovery process, there are some other players looking for their shot at the league. Advertisement Reportedly, VCU guard Jack Clark will play for the Sixers in the summer league. After going undrafted after a solid run with the Rams in 2024-25, Clark will look to make an impact in the summer circuit and hope to do enough to earn his shot. Clark averaged 9.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steals while shooting 47.8% from the floor and 34.8% from deep in 35 games in 2024-25. He is an athletic player who will look to make his mark in the summer. This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Undrafted VCU wing Jack Clark to play for Sixers in the summer league
USA Today
27-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Tracking where top undrafted free agents in 2025 NBA Draft signed after Round 2
The 2025 NBA Draft has officially concluded, which means that the start of undrafted free agency has begun. The chaos could yield fascinating results. Every year, there are undrafted free agents who still find their way into earning significant minutes. Last year, that was Justin Edwards on the Philadelphia 76ers. The year before that, it was Ricky Council IV. We also saw players like Keon Ellis and Scotty Pippen Jr. in 2022. NBA DRAFT GRADES: 2025 NBA Draft first-round grades for each pick Some of the other notable undrafted free agents we have seen succeed in the league include Fred VanVleet, Austin Reaves, and Jose Alvarado. It is clearly important for front offices to find value on the edges even after the trade has concluded. Our ranking is based on a consensus big board from our friends at Rookie Scale. The best takes and the sharpest bets on all the hoops storylines you need to know. Sign up for our Layup Lines newsletter, hitting your inbox on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
