When the Sixers eventually do get healthy again, one has to wonder if Edwards has done enough to earn a role for them. "Yeah, I do," Nurse said if he sees a future role for Edward

Ahead of yet another Sixers back-to-back — they will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night without Joel Embiid, Paul George and several others before welcoming the Sacramento Kings to town on Wednesday night — let's get into this week's Sixers mailbag, with questions centered around the team's young depth.

Edwards, 21, often keeps his responses short and sweet. But after nearly swinging a nationally-televised playoff rematch against the New York Knicks in the Sixers' direction on Wednesday night, he provided a telling glimpse into his mental journey over the last few months.

A slew of injuries to so many key pieces has left the Sixers relying on players that they normally wouldn't when considering the veterans on the roster. With that being said, the youngsters have stepped up when their number is called.

Edwards will enter the starting lineup in Tuesday's game against the Lakers. With Paul George (finger) on the shelf, Edwards will receive the starting nod. The two-way forward has appeared in eight consecutive contests off the bench for Philadelphia,

Justin Edwards threw down Adem Bona's miss in the 2nd quarter against the Bulls on Saturday night.Justin Edwards cleans up Bona's miss, lets Jalen Smith know about it originally appeared on NBC Sports

Tyrese Maxey has a message for the youngsters on the Philadelphia 76ers following a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Edwards finished with three points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three steals and two rebounds over 29 minutes during Saturday's 109-97 victory over Chicago.

Then, there's undrafted rookie Justin Edwards who has started two games in a row with the Sixers missing Paul George. Coach Nick Nurse has put his trust in the young man and he has stepped in to produce at a high level. His basketball IQ has, especially, stood out.

George's absence streak will extend to three games Friday due to an extensor tendon injury on his left hand. Justin Edwards will likely continue to start in his absence. George's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Boston.

When they aren’t signing past-their-prime veterans, they know how to find some diamonds in the rough. Guerschon Yabusele is the obvious example this year. He’s emerged as an indispensable rotation player after signing a one-year,

Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 36 points in the third quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Utah Jazz 138-113 on Thursday for their fifth straight victory and second in two nights.