VJ EdgecombeWhich member of the Sixers’ Big 5 will have to sacrifice most?During a recent interview, Maxey dismissed the notion that VJ Edgecombe will need to sacrifice in his second season. But someone will. The Inquirer explains who we think will need to take a step back.Chris Hine and DeAntae Prince No matter his role, VJ Edgecombe can’t wait to play with his new Sixers teammatesChris Hine These are the Philly area’s 25 best athletes under 25, from high school phenoms to household namesInquirer Sports Staff Mike Gansey still has to ‘pinch myself a little bit’ after landing LeBron James and Jaylen BrownGina Mizell OpinionFor the Sixers, ego concerns are secondary to Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid’s fit on the courtDavid Murphy | Columnist AdvertisementFive takeaways from Jaylen Brown’s Sixers introduction, from his visceral trade reaction to his thoughts on the CelticsBrown also shared his expectations for the season, his high hopes for VJ Edgecombe, and why he held his first press conference at a rec center.Gabriela Carroll Does the LeBron James signing make the Sixers favorites to win the title? We asked our experts.So what does this star-studded formula mean for the Sixers? We asked our experts if they think the Sixers are the favorites to win in year one.Gina Mizell, David Murphy, and Gabriela Carroll The Sixers now boast LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. How do they stack up in the loaded East?After a wild summer, 11 East teams probably believe they can be a top-six seed. That is too many for the play-in tournament, much less the actual playoffs. Gina Mizell OpinionDraymond Green is right about VJ Edgecombe. But he couldn’t be more wrong about LeBron James.Green isn’t wrong about the overarching issue in Philly. What he’s missing is that the issue predated James, and that James is much more likely to alleviate it than exacerbate it. David Murphy | Columnist Can LeBron and the Sixers win it all? We ran the numbers, and here’s how Philly’s revamped roster stacks up.Can LeBron and the Sixers win it all? We ran the numbers, and here's how Philly's revamped roster stacks up.Jasen Lo, Sam Morris, Charmaine Runes, and Garland Fordice After adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, how will the Sixers’ roster fit? It’s going to be a process.Blending James and Brown with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe will require sacrifice, adaptability, and chemistry-building. Gina Mizell VJ Edgecombe was ‘shocked’ by the Jaylen Brown trade, and loves the Sixers’ pursuit of LeBron JamesEdgecombe said, "If I get to play alongside LeBron, that would be amazing" while visiting the Sixers' Summer League team in Las Vegas. James is still reportedly considering signing with the Sixers.Gina Mizell Nick Nurse discusses Sixers’ ‘really good’ offseason, next steps for Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, and moreThe Sixers coach spoke to a small group of reporters Saturday from Las Vegas at the NBA Summer League after the team recently acquired Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade. Gina Mizell Five things that have kept the Sixers in the LeBron James sweepstakesThe Sixers' chances at competing in the East are real, and it appears that James' interest in Philly is real. We look at the reasons they are still an attractive destination for James.DeAntae Prince OpinionThe Jaylen Brown trade benefits VJ Edgecombe, who will now have the time he needs to developEdgecombe seems thrilled that the Sixers have landed Brown. The ex-Celtic's presence takes some pressure off the team's young phenom. Marcus Hayes | Columnist OpinionWhy Mike Gansey’s sound process in selecting Labaron Philon Jr. bodes well for Sixers’ futureThe Sixers did what a team in their position should be doing. They had an opportunity to draft a player they think will someday belong in a championship caliber rotation, and took advantage of it.David Murphy | Columnist First-round pick Labaron Philon Jr. brings ball-handling, shooting ability, and playmaking to the SixersPhilon, a two-year standout at Alabama, has a crafty handle and can finish at the rim. His ball-handling will be especially helpful for Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe in the backcourt.DeAntae Prince Mike Gansey plans to build around Sixers’ current core while growing the team’s culture: ‘I want fountains, not drains’In his first press conference since taking the Sixers’ top job, new president of basketball operations Mike Gansey didn’t sound like he planned on undertaking a major roster overhaul.Gabriela Carroll Fans vote out Joel Embiid, all love for VJ Maxx, and more takeaways from our Sixers Stay or Go resultsFor the first time since we’ve been tracking the data, a majority of fans want the former MVP center gone. Gabriela Carroll OpinionJoel Embiid’s future is a secondary concern for the Sixers compared to VJ Edgecombe’s Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe are players the Sixers must build around, but where Embiid fits into all of this remains to be seen.David Murphy | Columnist See more storiesAdvertisement
Which member of the Sixers’ Big 5 will have to sacrifice most?During a recent interview, Maxey dismissed the notion that VJ Edgecombe will need to sacrifice in his second season. But someone will. The Inquirer explains who we think will need to take a step back.Chris Hine and DeAntae Prince
Which member of the Sixers’ Big 5 will have to sacrifice most?During a recent interview, Maxey dismissed the notion that VJ Edgecombe will need to sacrifice in his second season. But someone will. The Inquirer explains who we think will need to take a step back.Chris Hine and DeAntae Prince
These are the Philly area’s 25 best athletes under 25, from high school phenoms to household namesInquirer Sports Staff
These are the Philly area’s 25 best athletes under 25, from high school phenoms to household namesInquirer Sports Staff
Mike Gansey still has to ‘pinch myself a little bit’ after landing LeBron James and Jaylen BrownGina Mizell
Mike Gansey still has to ‘pinch myself a little bit’ after landing LeBron James and Jaylen BrownGina Mizell
OpinionFor the Sixers, ego concerns are secondary to Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid’s fit on the courtDavid Murphy | Columnist
OpinionFor the Sixers, ego concerns are secondary to Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid’s fit on the courtDavid Murphy | Columnist
Five takeaways from Jaylen Brown’s Sixers introduction, from his visceral trade reaction to his thoughts on the CelticsBrown also shared his expectations for the season, his high hopes for VJ Edgecombe, and why he held his first press conference at a rec center.Gabriela Carroll
Five takeaways from Jaylen Brown’s Sixers introduction, from his visceral trade reaction to his thoughts on the CelticsBrown also shared his expectations for the season, his high hopes for VJ Edgecombe, and why he held his first press conference at a rec center.Gabriela Carroll
Does the LeBron James signing make the Sixers favorites to win the title? We asked our experts.So what does this star-studded formula mean for the Sixers? We asked our experts if they think the Sixers are the favorites to win in year one.Gina Mizell, David Murphy, and Gabriela Carroll
Does the LeBron James signing make the Sixers favorites to win the title? We asked our experts.So what does this star-studded formula mean for the Sixers? We asked our experts if they think the Sixers are the favorites to win in year one.Gina Mizell, David Murphy, and Gabriela Carroll
The Sixers now boast LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. How do they stack up in the loaded East?After a wild summer, 11 East teams probably believe they can be a top-six seed. That is too many for the play-in tournament, much less the actual playoffs. Gina Mizell
The Sixers now boast LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. How do they stack up in the loaded East?After a wild summer, 11 East teams probably believe they can be a top-six seed. That is too many for the play-in tournament, much less the actual playoffs. Gina Mizell
OpinionDraymond Green is right about VJ Edgecombe. But he couldn’t be more wrong about LeBron James.Green isn’t wrong about the overarching issue in Philly. What he’s missing is that the issue predated James, and that James is much more likely to alleviate it than exacerbate it. David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionDraymond Green is right about VJ Edgecombe. But he couldn’t be more wrong about LeBron James.Green isn’t wrong about the overarching issue in Philly. What he’s missing is that the issue predated James, and that James is much more likely to alleviate it than exacerbate it. David Murphy | Columnist
Can LeBron and the Sixers win it all? We ran the numbers, and here’s how Philly’s revamped roster stacks up.Can LeBron and the Sixers win it all? We ran the numbers, and here's how Philly's revamped roster stacks up.Jasen Lo, Sam Morris, Charmaine Runes, and Garland Fordice
Can LeBron and the Sixers win it all? We ran the numbers, and here’s how Philly’s revamped roster stacks up.Can LeBron and the Sixers win it all? We ran the numbers, and here's how Philly's revamped roster stacks up.Jasen Lo, Sam Morris, Charmaine Runes, and Garland Fordice
After adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, how will the Sixers’ roster fit? It’s going to be a process.Blending James and Brown with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe will require sacrifice, adaptability, and chemistry-building. Gina Mizell
After adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, how will the Sixers’ roster fit? It’s going to be a process.Blending James and Brown with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe will require sacrifice, adaptability, and chemistry-building. Gina Mizell
VJ Edgecombe was ‘shocked’ by the Jaylen Brown trade, and loves the Sixers’ pursuit of LeBron JamesEdgecombe said, "If I get to play alongside LeBron, that would be amazing" while visiting the Sixers' Summer League team in Las Vegas. James is still reportedly considering signing with the Sixers.Gina Mizell
VJ Edgecombe was ‘shocked’ by the Jaylen Brown trade, and loves the Sixers’ pursuit of LeBron JamesEdgecombe said, "If I get to play alongside LeBron, that would be amazing" while visiting the Sixers' Summer League team in Las Vegas. James is still reportedly considering signing with the Sixers.Gina Mizell
Nick Nurse discusses Sixers’ ‘really good’ offseason, next steps for Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, and moreThe Sixers coach spoke to a small group of reporters Saturday from Las Vegas at the NBA Summer League after the team recently acquired Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade. Gina Mizell
Nick Nurse discusses Sixers’ ‘really good’ offseason, next steps for Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, and moreThe Sixers coach spoke to a small group of reporters Saturday from Las Vegas at the NBA Summer League after the team recently acquired Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade. Gina Mizell
Five things that have kept the Sixers in the LeBron James sweepstakesThe Sixers' chances at competing in the East are real, and it appears that James' interest in Philly is real. We look at the reasons they are still an attractive destination for James.DeAntae Prince
Five things that have kept the Sixers in the LeBron James sweepstakesThe Sixers' chances at competing in the East are real, and it appears that James' interest in Philly is real. We look at the reasons they are still an attractive destination for James.DeAntae Prince
OpinionThe Jaylen Brown trade benefits VJ Edgecombe, who will now have the time he needs to developEdgecombe seems thrilled that the Sixers have landed Brown. The ex-Celtic's presence takes some pressure off the team's young phenom. Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionThe Jaylen Brown trade benefits VJ Edgecombe, who will now have the time he needs to developEdgecombe seems thrilled that the Sixers have landed Brown. The ex-Celtic's presence takes some pressure off the team's young phenom. Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionWhy Mike Gansey’s sound process in selecting Labaron Philon Jr. bodes well for Sixers’ futureThe Sixers did what a team in their position should be doing. They had an opportunity to draft a player they think will someday belong in a championship caliber rotation, and took advantage of it.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionWhy Mike Gansey’s sound process in selecting Labaron Philon Jr. bodes well for Sixers’ futureThe Sixers did what a team in their position should be doing. They had an opportunity to draft a player they think will someday belong in a championship caliber rotation, and took advantage of it.David Murphy | Columnist
First-round pick Labaron Philon Jr. brings ball-handling, shooting ability, and playmaking to the SixersPhilon, a two-year standout at Alabama, has a crafty handle and can finish at the rim. His ball-handling will be especially helpful for Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe in the backcourt.DeAntae Prince
First-round pick Labaron Philon Jr. brings ball-handling, shooting ability, and playmaking to the SixersPhilon, a two-year standout at Alabama, has a crafty handle and can finish at the rim. His ball-handling will be especially helpful for Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe in the backcourt.DeAntae Prince
Mike Gansey plans to build around Sixers’ current core while growing the team’s culture: ‘I want fountains, not drains’In his first press conference since taking the Sixers’ top job, new president of basketball operations Mike Gansey didn’t sound like he planned on undertaking a major roster overhaul.Gabriela Carroll
Mike Gansey plans to build around Sixers’ current core while growing the team’s culture: ‘I want fountains, not drains’In his first press conference since taking the Sixers’ top job, new president of basketball operations Mike Gansey didn’t sound like he planned on undertaking a major roster overhaul.Gabriela Carroll
Fans vote out Joel Embiid, all love for VJ Maxx, and more takeaways from our Sixers Stay or Go resultsFor the first time since we’ve been tracking the data, a majority of fans want the former MVP center gone. Gabriela Carroll
Fans vote out Joel Embiid, all love for VJ Maxx, and more takeaways from our Sixers Stay or Go resultsFor the first time since we’ve been tracking the data, a majority of fans want the former MVP center gone. Gabriela Carroll
OpinionJoel Embiid’s future is a secondary concern for the Sixers compared to VJ Edgecombe’s Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe are players the Sixers must build around, but where Embiid fits into all of this remains to be seen.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionJoel Embiid’s future is a secondary concern for the Sixers compared to VJ Edgecombe’s Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe are players the Sixers must build around, but where Embiid fits into all of this remains to be seen.David Murphy | Columnist
