Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz with a low back bruise sustained during Tuesday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. The injury occurred when Edgecombe was fouled by Carter Bryant on a 3-point attempt and fell hard to the court. The No. 3 draft pick grimaced as teammates helped him up but remained in the game to shoot two free throws.

Edgecombe did not return after halftime, with the 76ers trailing 78-53. The Rising Stars MVP has been one of three rookies averaging at least 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this season. He leads all rookies in steals (1.5) while ranking third in scoring (15.3), tied for third in assists (3.9), and seventh in rebounds (5.5).

The Sixers will evaluate Edgecombe again before Saturday's game in Atlanta. Philadelphia is already without Joel Embiid, who sits out the final game of a three-game absence due to a strained right oblique. The injuries compound challenges for a team navigating a competitive Eastern Conference playoff race.