The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Charlotte Hornets in their second game of the season on Saturday. The Sixers squad isn't fully healthy, and four players are named on the injury report ahead of the contest. Good news, however, superstar Joel Embiid and young sensation V. J. Edgecombe are both cleared to play.

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to get back on the right track in the 2025-26 season following a miserable 24-58 year in which nothing went right for them. The Sixers were expected to contend for a title, but instead were ravaged by injuries and were unable to truly recover.

Philadelphia hosts the Charlotte Hornets after Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' 117-116 win against the Boston Celtics

Although initially questionable due to hamstring tightness, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown will play against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Brown is among the most accomplished coaches in league history, ranking sixth all-time in games coached and ninth in wins while also having coached one team to a title. His run with the 76ers was a notable one as it coincided with Allen Iverson’s ascent into superstardom.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/76ers as VJ Edgecombe Downplays Hype After Stellar 76ers Debut.