LAS VEGAS -- The rookie class for the Philadelphia 76ers consists of No. 3 overall pick VJ Edgecombe, second-rounder Johni Broome--who get the most attention--and undrafted guard Hunter Sallis.

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Daryl Morey is cautiously optimistic about Joel Embiid's health for next season.

LAS VEGAS — The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 96-94 in the NBA 2K26 Summer League at Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday.

He's expected to be part of what should be a talented backcourt, with Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain and Quentin Grimes—assuming he eventually re-signs with the team—also expected to have major roles in the 2025-26 campaign. Veterans Kyle Lowry and Eric Gordon could see minutes as well.

Joel Embiid opens up about how things went sour between him and James Harden after Harden left the Philadelphia 76ers.

No. 3 pick V.J. Edgecombe and No. 2 pick Dylan Harper expected to face off at Thomas & Mack Center at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN.

After a strong Summer League debut in Salt Lake City, VJ Edgecombe has been sidelined since the action shifted to Las Vegas due to a thumb injury. However, the Philadelphia 76ers have "optimism" that the rookie could return if his current progress continues,