Overview

• The 76ers’ No. 3 overall pick was ruled out of Thursday’s Summer League opener against the Spurs and listed for a Saturday checkup.
• Edgecombe continues to take part in team drills despite the injury, maintaining engagement with the roster during his absence.
• His sprain follows a left thumb contusion that sidelined him for the final two Salt Lake City games after a 28-point, 10-rebound debut.
• Scouts and teammates have praised his elite athleticism even as his 1-for-7 three-point performance in Salt Lake City underscored a need for long-range development.
• The setback has reignited fan and analyst concerns over the Sixers’ broader history of key player injuries.