"The biggest beneficiary of last year's disasterclass was securing the No. 3 pick in this year's draft - selecting Baylor two-way stud V.J. Edgecombe. I was hoping to see more of him in Summer League (sprained thumb), but he was the No. 3 player on my board. Edgecombe enters the NBA as a 95th percentile athlete with an improved shot and remarkable defensive instincts. His finishing leaves plenty to be desired, but I faith that will improve at the next level."
"I'm a huge fan of his game, but I don't think Philadelphia improved otherwise. We know they're trying to retain Quentin Grimes, but it's essentially a stalemate. Grimes has until Oct. 1 to sign the $8.7 million qualifying offer, which would make him an unrestricted free agent next summer. He deserves a multi-year deal - but it remains to be seen if he remains in Philadelphia (at the right price)."
The 76ers went 24-58 while Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George played only 15 games together, going 8-7 in those contests. The team selected Baylor two-way wing V.J. Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick, projecting him as a 95th-percentile athlete with improved shooting and strong defensive instincts but with finishing that needs work. Additions include Jabari Walker, Trenton Watford and Dominick Barlow. The club re-signed Kyle Lowry, Eric Gordon and Justin Edwards and drafted Johni Broome at No. 35. Quentin Grimes faces an Oct. 1 qualifying-offer decision, leaving his long-term status unresolved. Overall offseason grade: C-.
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