For weeks before the draft, Ace Bailey was a lock as the #3 overall pick for the Philadelphia 76ers. But after the canceled planned workouts and dinner with the front office, which left the front office “perplexed”, they found a solution on draft day. The Sixers roped in an electric 19-year-old guard from the Bahamas, and in his debut game, VJ Edgecombe did not look out of place. But a recent injury update will put his developmental plan on hold.
The first Summer League match for the 76ers was against the Utah Jazz. For context, Baily slipped to #5, as Jazz picked him up. So, the thought of two top-five picks facing each other is already a mouth-watering context. Then one can add the narrative of the Sixers and Bailey drama to spice it up even more. However, it was VJ Edgecombe who came out shining with his 28 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks, as he contributed on both ends of the floor.
“Sources: Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe is out tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a thumb contusion.” Tony Jones reported on X, as the Sixers are taking ultimate caution with the rookie. “The injury is not considered serious. The organization is holding Edgecombe out in an abundance of caution. He will be day-to-day going forward.”
Sources: Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe is out tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a thumb contusion.
The injury is not considered serious. The organization is holding Edgecombe out in an abundance of caution. He will be day-to-day going forward
— Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) July 7, 2025
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