NBA Summer League, Philadelphia 76ers
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The summer version of the Philadelphia 76ers took their game to Las Vegas on Thursday night to take on the San Antonio Spurs. After three games in Salt Lake City, the Sixers were looking to keep growing.
No. 3 pick V.J. Edgecombe and No. 2 pick Dylan Harper expected to face off at Thomas & Mack Center at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN.
The Sixers did get younger at certain positions and added size, though they still need Joel Embiid healthy and playing at a high level to contend for an NBA championship.
The Philadelphia 76ers took a tough 96-94 loss to the Charlotte Hornets in summer league on Saturday, but they were able to see some good play out of two-way forward Dominick Barlow. Barlow had 19 points,
San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant showed why he could earn significant minutes with his defensive abilities.
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Rookie standout Dylan Harper leads the San Antonio Spurs against VJ Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers tonight.
After walking out of the draft lottery with the third overall pick, the Sixers found themselves with a big decision to make. Despite being connected to an array of prospects, Daryl Morey and the front office went with guard VJ Edgecombe out of Baylor.