VJ Edgecombe News, Rumors, Updates - Philadelphia 76ers

Diagnosed with thumb sprain Edgecombe has been diagnosed with a left thumb sprain, and he has been ruled out for Thursday's Las Vegas Summer League game against the Spurs, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Impact Edgecombe missed back-to-back Summer League contests in Salt Lake City after suffering what was initially deemed a left thumb contusion. Further testing revealed he's dealing with a sprain. Edgecombe excelled in his lone appearance in Salt Lake City, logging 28 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and a steal, so don't be surprised if the 76ers play it safe with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. His next chance to play will come Saturday against the Hornets.

JULY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Edgecombe (thumb) won't play in Tuesday's Summer League game against the Grizzlies, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

Impact Edgecombe will miss his second consecutive outing due to a left thumb contusion, though the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 Draft remains day-to-day. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Spurs.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sixers injury news: VJ Edgecombe out vs. Thunder due to thumb contusion Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe is out for their summer league matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a thumb contusion.

JULY 7, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

VJ Edgecombe Battling Setback With the third pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected VJ Edgecombe from Baylor University. The 19-year-old managed to b...

JULY 7, 2025 • SI.COM

Won't play Monday Edgecombe has been ruled out for Monday's Summer League matchup against the Thunder due to a thumb contusion, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact Edgecombe will sit out Monday's contest, though his absence is just expected to be a precautionary measure by the 76ers. The 19-year-old can be considered day-to-day moving forward, and his next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Grizzlies.

JULY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

76ers' VJ Edgecombe posts monster double-double in summer league debut VJ Edgecombe finished with an impressive double-double in his debut in the Salt Lake City Summer League, leading the 76ers in a loss to the...

JULY 6, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

NBA Twitter reacts to VJ Edgecombe's Sixers summer league debut NBA Twitter gives its best reactions to VJ Edgecombe's summer league debut for the Philadelphia 76ers.

JULY 6, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Player grades: VJ Edgecombe, Sixers fall to Jazz in summer league VJ Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers fall to the Utah Jazz in the summer league opener on Saturday.

JULY 6, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Makes debut for 76ers Edgecombe recorded 28 points (13-26 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 10 rebounds, four assist, one steal and two blocks across 30 minutes of Saturday's 93-89 Summer League loss to the Jazz.

Impact The No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Edgecombe is set to be the featured player for the 76ers for the duration of the Summer League, unless the team pulls him early. His role during the regular season will likely be much different, however, as usage will be hard to come by alongside the likes of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Sixers' VJ Edgecombe workout with Mavericks' Klay Thompson Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe was in the gym with Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson to get ready for the NBA.

JULY 4, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Multiple Sixers impressed with rookie VJ Edgecombe in mini camp Multiple members of the Philadelphia 76ers have been impressed with rookie VJ Edgecombe so far in mini camp.

JULY 2, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Sixers forward gives advice to VJ Edgecombe, Johni Broome in mini camp Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards gives his advice to rookies VJ Edgecombe and Johni Broome in the team's mini camp.

JULY 2, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

76ers, VJ Edgecombe To Headline NBA Summer League Opener Earlier in the month, the Philadelphia 76ers brought in a new guard for Nick Nurse to use in the backcourt as they selected VJ Edgecombe wit...

JULY 2, 2025 • SI.COM

Sixers summer league coach gives impressions of Johni Broome, VJ Edgecombe Philadelphia 76ers summer league coach TJ DiLeo gives his early impressions of rookies Johni Broome and VJ Edgecombe.

JULY 1, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Sixers reveal plans for VJ Edgecombe in upcoming summer league The Philadelphia 76ers reveal their plans for VJ Edgecombe in the upcoming summer league.

JULY 1, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Official: No. 3 overall pick VJ Edgecombe inks rookie-scale contract with 76ers Former Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe, the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, signed his rookie-scale contract with the 76ers on Tuesday.

JULY 1, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

76ers Decline Lonnie Walker IV's Option for Upcoming Campaign Now that the NBA Draft is done and wrapped, with the Philadelphia 76ers walking out of it with new talent such as third overall pick, VJ Edg...

JUNE 29, 2025 • SI.COM

VJ Edgecombe Pick Earns High Praise From Ex-Sixers Scout With the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected VJ Edgecombe from Baylor University. The former Bear was...

JUNE 28, 2025 • SI.COM

Sixers' VJ Edgecombe has summer goals, describes himself as a teammate Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe lays out his summer goals and he describes himself as a teammate.

JUNE 28, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe wants to give his all for Philly. But he'll never forget his Bahamian roots. NEW YORK - VJ Edgecombe cried because he knew the gravity of his accomplishment. The native of Bimin...

JUNE 28, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

New Sixers VJ Edgecombe, Johni Broome say they're 'here to play basketball' Sixers backup center Andre Drummond will be back next year, too

JUNE 28, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

What makes Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe tick? One has to wonder what makes Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe tick and what makes him so competitive.

JUNE 27, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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