Cooper Flagg's up-and-down start, Dylan Harper's calf injury and potential draft steals have quickly thrown this year's NBA rookie rankings into flux.

C HICAGO -- Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe has gotten off to a great start to his NBA career. The No. 3 overall pick is averaging 19.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists through the first seven games of his career. He has been terrific and has shown off a high basketball IQ on the floor.

From the draft to summer league to the preseason, we have a taste of what this class looks like in the regular season now.

Zikarsky is notable for his exceptional size, measuring 7-foot-3 with the highest standing reach at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine. He began his professional career early as the youngest player in the NBL's Next Stars program, playing two seasons for the Brisbane Bullets.

During a matchup against the Celtics, VJ Edgecombe joked around with Joel Embiid after the latter was poked in the eye on the court.

Edgecombe, who traveled the hoops journey from Bimini, Bahamas, to Baylor to No. 3 pick, earned his perch atop the Kia Rookie Ladder for the second consecutive week. And he didn’t do it merely by the numbers on the score sheet. Here is the latest ranking of the NBA’s top rookies:

The 2025-26 rookie showcase might have turned into the VJ Edgecombe show so far. The explosive two-way guard hasn’t just met expectations but is emerging as one of the most advanced rookies the league has seen in years.

In the midst of their impressive start to the season, no player on the Philadelphia 76ers has shined brighter than VJ Edgecombe. As he continues to shine to sta

Rookie VJ Edgecombe dominated for the 76ers with 75 points in his first 3 games, outpacing Michael Jordan and showcasing star potential.

V.J. Edgecombe’s agent reveals the mindset and upbringing fueling the Sixers rookie’s standout start to the NBA season.

Philadelphia's lottery pick has done nothing short of putting the league on notice so far. Sunday's performance in Brooklyn was no exception.