Edwards (rest) won't play in Wednesday's Summer League game against the Mavericks, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Prior to signing with the 76ers, Edwards spent his lone collegiate season at Kentucky, averaging 8.8 points and 3.4 rebounds in 32 games. He also led Philadelphia’s Imhotep Charter High School to consecutive Pennsylvania State titles in his junior and senior seasons from 2021-23.

The Philadelphia 76ers were able to keep a young piece in tow on a 3-year deal in an effort to continue adding a strong supporting cast around Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey. Justin Edwards, an undrafted guard out of Kentucky, did a lot of great things in the 2024-25 season earning him a new deal.

Edwards was undrafted and wondering what his pro basketball career might hold. Now, he's filled with promise for the Sixers.

The 76ers will give Justin Edwards the new deal they were expected to provide. The forward signed a standard NBA contract on Feb. 9 for the remainder of the season with a team option for the 2025-26 season.

Former Kentucky basketball star Justin Edwards had a strong rookie year with the Philadelphia 76ers and got rewarded this offseason with a new contract.

The 76ers intend to sign forward Justin Edwards to a new three-year contract after declining his team option, sources told ESPN.

Justin Edwards and VJ Edgecombe have been inseparable during the 76ers’ summer league post-practice shooting drills. This is all part of the bond the duo has been developing since the Sixers selected Edgecombe third overall in last week’s NBA draft.

Edwards (rest) won't play in Wednesday's Summer League game against the Mavericks, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

As their 2025 summer league run nears its end, the Sixers have their first winning streak. The team picked up its second straight victory Wednesday night, notching a 90-82 win over the Mavs and improving to 2-2 in Las Vegas.