Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe exited Tuesday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs with lower back soreness, the team announced. The injury occurred in the first half after a foul by Spurs forward Carter Bryant during a 3-point attempt.
Edgecombe, selected third overall in the 2025 NBA draft, did not return to the game, finishing with six points in 20 minutes of play. The 76ers trailed 78-53 at halftime.
The 20-year-ancient guard is averaging 15.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game this season, according to the 76ers. He is one of only three rookies league-wide currently averaging at least 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. Edgecombe leads all first-year players in steals with 1.5 per game and ranks seventh among rookies in rebounding at 5.6 per game.
Prior to joining the 76ers, Edgecombe played college basketball for Baylor University. He was a consensus five-star recruit and considered one of the top players in the 2024 class, according to ESPN, and NBA.com. The Bahamian native previously attended Victory International Institute and Long Island Lutheran High School.
Edgecombe was named the Rising Stars Challenge MVP at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, and earned Second-team All-Big 12 and Big 12 Freshman of the Year honors in 2025 while at Baylor.
As of Wednesday morning, the 76ers have not announced a timeline for Edgecombe’s return.