{
  "id": 12304519,
  "title": "Jaylen Brown Gushes Over 76ers Teammate VJ Edgecombe After Preseason Opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/jaylen-brown-gushes-over-76ers-teammate-vj-edgecombe-after-preseason",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T04:58:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nba/jaylen-brown-gushes-over-76ers-teammate-vj-edgecombe-after-preseason-opener-12527727"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Philadelphia 76ers kicked off their preseason with a 120-97 victory over the New York Knicks, making it an impressive debut for Jaylen Brown. The guard scored a season-high 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting during his first game with the team before sitting out the second half. VJ Edgecombe, who also performed well, tallied 12 points, seven assists, and four rebounds in 20 minutes. The absence of key players like LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey did not hinder the Sixers' strong start. After the game, Brown expressed his admiration for Edgecombe, stating, \"I love VJ already; he's one of my favorite people in the world, and we just met.\" He added that he believes Edgecombe will thrive and is excited to support his growth, noting that they share similar perspectives on the game. The 76ers have made significant offseason moves, including trading Paul George and securing LeBron James for nearly $8 million, forming a formidable starting lineup that includes Brown, Edgecombe, Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Caleb Love. With their odds of winning the title boosted, the Sixers now face the Brooklyn Nets in their next preseason game before the regular season begins on October 20 against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.",
  "summary": "The new-look 76ers beat the Knicks 120-97 in their preseason opener, and Jaylen Brown is already raving about VJ Edgecombe.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jaylen Brown scored 22 points in 76ers' preseason opener.",
    "VJ Edgecombe had 12 points, 7 assists, and 4 rebounds.",
    "Brown praised Edgecombe's potential and shared perspectives."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}