VJ Edgecombe Out with Back Soreness

0:00For the NBA, it's March 4th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Philadelphia 76ers rookie Vijay Edgecomb, the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, was ruled out for the rest of Tuesday night's game. Against San Antonio, due to lower back soreness. He got hurt after a hard fall on a 3-point attempt when fouled by Carter Bryan. Edgecomb grimaced, but stayed in long enough to hit two of three free throws for six points total. With the sixers trailing 78-53 at halftime, he headed to the locker room and did not come back. Team mates immediately helped him off the court. Edgecomb has impressed early in his career, averaging 15.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. He stands out as one of only three rookies reaching those benchmarks. He also leads all first-year players with 1.5 steals per game and sits 7th among rookies in rebounds. Fans will watch closely for updates on his recovery.

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