VJ Edgecombe posts 11 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals in win

Fantasy basketball: Edgecombe's 33-minute line Thursday night lifted him well above his early form and makes the rookie guard worth streaming for defensive…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 23, 2026

VJ Edgecombe posted 11 points, seven rebounds, six assists, three steals, one three and one turnover on 4-of-11 shooting and 2-of-3 from the line in 33 minutes as a starter in Philadelphia's 114-106 win over Cleveland on Thursday, October 22.

The rookie's 36.4 fantasy points landed well above his 17.3 per game over his previous one outing, and the all-around production offers category help in steals and defensive counting stats for nine-category leagues. Points managers see a 72 Roundup Score player ranked 76th overall at about 31.5 points per game in default scoring, with Thursday's effort suggesting streaming appeal for anyone hunting defensive numbers.

Fantasy impact

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VJ Edgecombe

Edgecombe's line on Thursday showed the breadth of his contributions: 11 points on 4-of-11 shooting, seven boards, six dimes and three steals in 33 minutes. His 15.3 per cent usage rate and 43.1 per cent true shooting over two games reflect a young player still finding his spots, but the defensive specialist archetype fits his early role. The rookie guard has started both contests this season and averaged 34.0 minutes per game through two appearances.

Over his previous game before Thursday, Edgecombe managed nine points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 34.8 minutes. The jump in playmaking and steals Thursday night pushed his season averages to 10.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals per game. His 0.63 nine-category value and defensive counting stats make him a streaming option in deeper formats, particularly for managers chasing steals and looking for help across multiple categories without damaging percentages.

What to do

• Stream Edgecombe in deeper nine-category leagues if you need steals and defensive counting stats without harming your percentages.

• Monitor his minutes and shot volume over the next few games to see whether Thursday's playmaking becomes a consistent part of his role.

• Points managers in shallow formats can hold off unless the defensive production and minute total stabilise at this level.

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