Sixers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe has been diagnosed with a left thumb sprain and will miss Thursday night's Summer League game.

Philadelphia 76ers get crushing VJ Edgecombe update just before their Las Vegas Summer League game, shaking up team expectations.

After an electrifying Summer League debut in Utah, the Philadelphia 76ers will have to wait a little longer to see VJ Edgecombe return.

The Sixers will be without their No. 3 overall draft pick VJ Edgecombe for their Summer League contest on Thursday. Edgecombe has been diagnosed with a sprained thumb and will be re-evaluated Saturday.

Sixers No. 3 overall pick VJ Edgecombe will miss the team's Las Vegas Summer League opener on Thursday night against the San Antonio Spurs due to a left thumb sprain, the team said on Wednesday night.

The Sixers rookie earned some high praise after impressing in his Summer League debut, shortly after being selected with the 3rd overall pick

The main on-court event on the NBA summer calendar begins Thursday when the Las Vegas Summer League tips off from Sin City. There are seven games on Thursday's slate, including a matchup between Cooper Flagg's Dallas Mavericks and Bronny James' Los Angeles Lakers.