76ers No.3 Pick VJ Edgecombe Misses Summer League Game with Thumb Injury, Undergoes Reevaluation

Philadelphia 76ers' 2025 No. 3 overall draft pick, Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe, has been sidelined in the NBA Summer League due to a left thumb sprain. After an impressive debut where he scored 28 points with 10 rebounds and multiple assists and blocks, Edgecombe missed subsequent games as a precaution to prevent further injury. Although he continues to participate in on-court workouts and is under medical supervision, he will be re-evaluated before potentially returning to play. The Sixers are taking a cautious approach given Edgecombe's projected role as a franchise cornerstone, especially following a challenging 2024-25 season marred by injuries to key players like Joel Embiid and Paul George. Fans expressed concern on social media about the injury aligning with the team's recent history of player health issues. Meanwhile, other players such as Judah Mintz and Jalen Hood-Schifino have shown promise during Edgecombe's absence in Summer League games.