With Paul George and Jared McCain both ruled out due to injury, Nurse plans to roll out a lineup of Maxey, Edgecombe, Kelly Oubre Jr., Adem Bona and Joel Embiid when the 76ers open their regular season Wednesday, Oct. 22, against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.

The Sixers had three players finish with more than 20 points, including rookie V.J. Edgecombe. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 Draft stuffed the stat sheet in 34 minutes, recording 26 points, six rebounds, five steals and three assists while shooting 55.6 percent from the field.

Joel Embiid was back on the basketball court for the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Heading into the team’s preseason finale, Embiid was cleared for action

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe discusses how he has learned to play NBA defense as well as his shot progression.

McCain said following Wednesday's practice that he expects his surgically repaired thumb, which he injured just before the start of training camp, to be re-evaluated in about two weeks.

Embiid is expected to play in the 76ers' final preseason game. While back, Embiid would be on a tight minutes restriction.

Paul George's recovery from an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee is continuing. When will he return to the court?

VJ Edgecombe started the first two preseason games for the 76ers, and coach Nick Nurse hinted that could be a preview of his role to start the year.

This year is a pivotal one for many within the Sixers organization — especially for the head coach and team president, whose futures may hinge on how things unfold.