Sixers Rookie VJ Edgecombe Downgraded to Questionable with Abdominal Injury

VJ Edgecombe is back on the injury report, this time with an abdominal issue that has him downgraded to questionable for Sunday.

The Philadelphia 76ers rookie is collecting medical designations this season like they are loyalty points at a pharmacy.

Underdog NBA reported the latest downgrade, adding to a brutal stretch of physical luck for the young guard.

Just looking at his recent medical history is exhausting. Edgecombe has already dealt with a lumbar contusion after a scary mid-air collision with Neemias Queta, a thumb sprain, and a groin issue that knocked him out of a game against the Bucks in the first quarter.

The frustration for Philadelphia is that when he actually stays on the floor, he looks like a legitimate star. He recently flashed his massive upside with a 28-point, 10-rebound performance that showed exactly why the franchise is so high on him.

For anyone looking at the betting board this weekend, this update is a massive red flag. You cannot touch a Philadelphia spread or player prop until we get final word on his status, especially since the team has already been catching double-digit points as heavy underdogs in recent matchups without their full rotation.

We will find out closer to tip-off if Edgecombe can play through the abdominal pain. Until then, the Sixers will have to prepare another backup plan while their star rookie tries to finally catch a physical break.