Overview
- The NBA listed V.J. Edgecombe as questionable for Friday’s NBA Cup game at Detroit due to back spasms.
- After averaging 21.2 points on 49.4% shooting with 43.8% from three in his first five games, his November numbers have dropped to 10.5 points on 31.5% shooting and 26.9% from deep.
- Nurse accepted responsibility for not giving Edgecombe enough designed chances to attack and said Philadelphia will increase on-ball reps to get him downhill.
- Edgecombe has appeared in all 11 games, logging 37.3 minutes per night, with season averages of 15.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists.
- Tyrese Maxey publicly backed him as a tough worker, and veterans have emphasized recovery, including Andre Drummond urging extended rest and routine use of recovery boots.