Philadelphia nabbed V.J. Edgecombe with the No. 3 pick, betting on a 6-5 two-way wing who can contribute early as McCain heals. Edgecombe enters a veteran-heavy mix led by Embiid, George, Lowry, Gordon and Oubre, with Drummond praising his confidence.

His NBA learning curve will hinge on consistent defense, pace, and finishing in transition. If he earns minutes and can space the floor, Edgecombe could become a flexible plug-and-play piece in a playoff-caliber core.

League-wide notes touch on Randle’s Timberwolves trade talk, Lillard’s return timeline, Irving and Thompson’s tribute, and Durant’s Rockets moment, framing a season where edge-of-rotation bets carry real upside for fantasy managers.