Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe edged out Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg at halftime in NBA Summer League.

The Wizards were led by 2024 first-round pick AJ Johnson, who supplied 20 points and five rebounds. Rookie second-rounder Jamir Watkins was the only other member of the Wizards to score in double digits, tallying 10 points, five rebounds, a game-high eight steals and three blocks.

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NBA Summer League in Las Vegas continued on Tuesday with a handful of exciting rookies in action. Philadelphia 76ers No. 3 overall pick VJ Edgecombe made his debut in Las Vegas, while New Orleans Pelicans' Derik Queen faced Portland Trail Blazers' Yang Hansen.

Won't play Wednesday

According to the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a shooting on Geddie Avenue in Princeville, where they located a victim. The victim was taken to Vidant Edgecombe Hospital and treated for a non-life-threatening injury.

During a Las Vegas podcast appearance, 76ers HC Nick Nurse raved about how VJ Edgecombe could translate his explosive game to the NBA level.

Standing next to one of his closest friends in the NBA -- new teammate Trendon Watford -- Sixers star Tyrese Maxey was in tremendous spirits on Saturday in Las Vegas.