All 76ers

Sixers' Justin Edwards Headed Towards New Contract

As reported by ESPN's Shams Charania, Justin Edwards is headed for a new contract.
Declan Harris|
Mar 30, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards (19) shoots in front of Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Mar 30, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards (19) shoots in front of Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

In this story:

Philadelphia 76ers

Last season saw the Philadelphia 76ers struggle with numerous injuries to several of their bigger-name players, including the likes of Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey, among others. Given the void of court time left by the injured trio, Nick Nurse was forced to use all of his options, which included rookie Justin Edwards.

Edwards went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft before being picked up by his hometown team on a two-way contract, which would see him initially split time between Philadelphia and their G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats. However, due to his efforts in Wilmington as well on the big stage, Edwards found his contract converted from a two-way to a regular contract, which had the 2025-26 season down to a team option.

This would initially mean that the Philadelphia front office could decide on Edwards' future in the franchise, and they've apparently made their move. As reported by ESPN's Shams Charania, the Sixers are set to decline the team option for the upcoming season, in favor of offering the 21-year-old a new three-year deal.

Charania would later go on to report that the contract will consist of two guaranteed years, with his salary for the 2025-26 campaign being $2 million. All of this comes ahead of the free agency window opening up on June 30, which could've seen the Philadelphia native as a hot commodity, given his 10.1 points per game in his rookie season, doing so on 45.5 percent accuracy from the field.

Latest on Philadelphia 76ers’ 2025 NBA Draft

Philadelphia 76ers Select VJ Edgecombe

Philadelphia 76ers Select Johni Broome

Philadelphia 76ers Adding Wake Forest Star

Published
Declan Harris
DECLAN HARRIS

Declan Harris is a writer for FanNation's All76ers powered by Sports Illustrated Media Group. In addition to his role covering the Sixers, Declan also writes for CityXtra, covering Manchester City F.C. He is a 2023 Temple University Lew Klein School of Media and Communications graduate.

Home/News