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Sixers Release Important Injury Update on VJ Edgecombe

The Philadelphia 76ers have released an important update on their rookie, VJ Edgecombe.
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Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs forward RJ Melendez (22) defends against Baylor Bears guard VJ Edgecombe (7) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs forward RJ Melendez (22) defends against Baylor Bears guard VJ Edgecombe (7) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images | Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

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VJ Edgecombe’s injury issues will continue to keep the rookie off the court for the Philadelphia 76ers’ Summer League run.

According to a team official, Edgecombe was evaluated by a physician this week and has been diagnosed with a left thumb sprain. He is officially ruled out for the Sixers’ Las Vegas opener on Thursday night.

In addition, a team official noted that Edgecombe has continued participating in on-court workouts during his absence from game action and is working closely with the team’s medical staff throughout the Summer League run. He will be re-evaluated on Saturday.

VJ Edgecomb
Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Baylor Bears guard VJ Edgecombe (7) celebrates during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images | Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Just last month, the Sixers called on VJ Edgecombe to join the team as their third-overall pick. Following a successful freshman season at Baylor, which included averages of 15 points, six rebounds, and three assists on 44 percent shooting from the field and 34 percent shooting from three, Edgecombe shot up draft boards.

The Baylor freshman impressed the Sixers during the pre-draft process. Eventually, he was added to the team and impressed during his Salt Lake City Summer League debut.

In a matchup against Ace Bailey and the Utah Jazz, Edgecombe posted 28 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and two blocks. He was by far the best player on the floor through his first Summer League action.

Unfortunately, Edgecombe was ruled out for the Sixers’ following games. He will continue missing time in Nevada when the Sixers kick off the Vegas portion of their Summer League.

Since Edgecombe will be evaluated on Saturday, there is a chance he could make his Las Vegas debut against the Charlotte Hornets. After the Saturday matchup, the Sixers are set to take on the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, July 15, and they will face the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, July 16.

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Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s Philadelphia 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia Threads: @JGrassoMedia

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