Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse shared an update on VJ Edgecombe’s condition following his recent injury. After conducting an MRI on Edgecombe’s back, the results showed no significant issues, prompting cautious optimism from the team. Nurse mentioned that Edgecombe will undergo a re-evaluation in the coming days to monitor his recovery progress.
Details Surrounding Edgecombe’s Injury and Recovery Timeline
Edgecombe suffered a lumbar contusion during the 76ers’ 131-91 loss against the San Antonio Spurs when he left the game early in the second quarter after a hard fall. As a result, he missed the team’s subsequent game against the Utah Jazz, with his availability for the next scheduled matchup versus the Atlanta Hawks still to be decided. Nurse emphasized that while the imaging was positive, the team is taking measured steps before clearing Edgecombe for further play.
Edgecombe’s Season Performance and Team Outlook
The former third overall pick in the last NBA Draft, Edgecombe has been a key contributor for Philadelphia this season, averaging 15.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists across 57 games. Maintaining his health remains vital to the team’s success as they prepare for upcoming contests against opponents including the Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers. The careful monitoring will inform the 76ers’ roster decisions as the season progresses.
Reassurance from the Coaching Staff
“All the imaging came back good, clean,”
Nick Nurse told reporters, via Ky Carlin of USA Today.
“I did talk to him. He said he was fine.”
“He’ll get re-evaluated here in the next couple days and see where he’s at.”
