76ers Rookie VJ Edgecombe Sidelined with Lower Back Soreness

Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe exited Tuesday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs with lower back soreness and did not return, Athlon Sports reported. The injury occurred after a hard fall in the first half following a foul.

Edgecombe’s Performance and Impact

Prior to the injury, Edgecombe had scored six points in 20 minutes of play. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Edgecombe is averaging 15.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game this season, according to NBA.com. He is one of only three rookies currently averaging at least 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.

Rookie Standings

Edgecombe leads all rookies in steals with 1.5 per game and ranks seventh in rebounds with 5.6 per game. He was recently named the MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge during NBA All-Star Weekend on February 13, 2026, as highlighted by ESPN.

Player Profile

Valdez Drexel “VJ” Edgecombe Jr., born July 30, 2005, is a Bahamian professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Baylor Bears before being drafted by the 76ers. Known as “The Generator,” Edgecombe was a consensus five-star recruit and a top player in the 2024 class, as noted by Wikipedia.

Recent Games

The 76ers have recently played a series of games, including a loss to the Boston Celtics on March 1, 2026, and a win against the San Antonio Spurs on March 3, 2026, as detailed on NBA.com.