After a strong Summer League debut in Salt Lake City, VJ Edgecombe has been sidelined since the action shifted to Las Vegas due to a thumb injury. However, the Philadelphia 76ers have "optimism" that the rookie could return if his current progress continues,

Though he didn't play again in Summer League, VJ Edgecombe spent his afternoon becoming fast friends with new 76ers teammate Jared McCain.

As Edgecombe moves forward, the Sixers are not going to push him. There's no reason to. It's July. Yes, summer league reps are important for development, but not enough to push him through a thumb sprain at this stage of the game.