The 76ers were one of the teams in action, but unfortunately, their top rookie got hit with an injury update on Wednesday. HoopsHype's writer, Michael Scotto, reported, "76ers No. 3 pick VJ Edgecombe has been diagnosed with a left thumb sprain.

The injury bug seems to have followed the Philadelphia 76ers to the summer league. After a miserable 24-58 season in 2024-25 due to injuries decimating the roster, the Sixers landed the No. 3 pick in the draft and selected Baylor star VJ Edgecombe.

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, Edgecom

With VJ Edgecombe ruled out of Monday's Salt Lake City Summer League game with a thumb contusion, the Philadelphia 76ers' other 2025 NBA draft pick had an opportunity to make a bigger impression.

Though he didn't play against the Thunder, VJ Edgecombe's Summer League debut for the 76ers placed him in elite NBA company.

The restricted free agency of shooting guard Grimes is the Sixers' elephant in the room and has, as yet, yielded almost no movement.

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

The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Utah Jazz on Saturday in an exciting NBA Summer League play live from Salt Lake City.