The 76ers downgraded guard VJ Edgecombe to questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons because of an abdominal contusion. His status for the 7:30 p.m. ET tip is not settled, and he has played in all three of the team's wins.
What happened
The injury report listed VJ Edgecombe as day-to-day with an abdomen issue on Sunday at 5:22 p.m. ET. The report's comment says he has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons because of an abdominal contusion. No previous status was shown on this entry. Edgecombe had a groin issue listed as day-to-day on Saturday, Oct. 24, and was cleared from it the same day. The report gives his expected return as Oct. 25, the day of the game. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. ET.
What it means for the 76ers
The 76ers play the Pistons on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET. They are 3-0, first in the standings, on a three-game winning streak. Edgecombe, 21, has played all three games and is averaging 32.6 minutes, 12.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists. Philadelphia is 3-0 with him and has not yet played without him. Joel Embiid is out with a right heel issue. Tyrese Maxey leads the rotation at 39.1 minutes and 28.7 points. Jaylen Brown (35.8 minutes), LeBron James (33.6), Dean Wade (28.1), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (26.4) and Anfernee Simons (20.8) follow. Who would take his minutes is not announced.
What to watch
The next word on Edgecombe comes before tip-off on Sunday. A move from questionable to available, or to out, would show up on the injury report. The report lists Oct. 25 as his expected return, which is the game date. No longer timeline is announced. The 76ers are also without Embiid, Jabari Walker, Dominick Barlow, Ariel Hukporti and Tacko Fall, all listed as out, so the rotation is thin if Edgecombe sits.
Is VJ Edgecombe playing vs the Pistons on Sunday?
It is not settled. He is questionable for Sunday's 7:30 p.m. ET game with an abdominal contusion, and his official status is day-to-day.
When will VJ Edgecombe be back?
The injury report lists his expected return as Oct. 25, the day of the Pistons game. No longer timeline has been announced.