CHICAGO -- 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.

This season, the Philadelphia 76ers are off to a 4-1 start. With Joel Embiid on a minutes restriction, much of the team’s early success can be attributed to Tyr

The Sixers looked every bit of the part of a team that had just played a grueling contest when they stepped onto the floor in Cleveland on Wednesday night.

Maxey just finished off a week in which he averaged 33.5 points, 9.8 assists, 5.3 rebounds, and shot 47.4% from the floor while leading the Sixers to a 3-1 week. Those numbers earned him the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award. His point guard counterpart, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, took home the award in the West.

When it comes to Tyrese Maxey, Nick Nurse has been relying on the young veteran to put in long shifts each time he stops onto the floor. Since his second season

The way the Sixers have played this season (and the wins) are fresh and exciting, but a seismic shift isn't for the best.

Coach Nick Nurse evaluates the Philadelphia 76ers backcourt of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe through the first five games.

Tyrese Maxey has been incredible to open the new season, and well and truly deserves his Eastern Conference Player of the Week honor.