The Philadelphia 76ers are taking on the Milwaukee Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with the hosts carrying a narrow four-point lead into halftime.

VJ Edgecombe headed to the locker room during the first quarter. (Getty Images via AFP)

However, Philadelphia faced an early injury concern when guard VJ Edgecombe headed to the locker room during the first quarter with an apparent groin issue.

VJ Edgecombe limped off in first quarter

Edgecombe appeared to take a blow to the groin area during a play and was seen clutching the region in discomfort.

He subsequently limped off the court after making three of his four attempts from beyond the arc. The scare proved brief, though, as the 76ers guard returned to action in the second quarter.

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He attempted one more shot from beyond the arc in the second quarter and successfully converted it, suggesting the injury may not have been as serious as it initially appeared when he limped off the court.

VJ Edgecombe season stats so far

Edgecombe has averaged 10.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.0 steals across Philadelphia’s first two games of the 2026–27 NBA season.

The 21-year-old has shot 38.1% from the field and 14.3% from three-point range while averaging 34 minutes per game.

With more talent surrounding him in Philadelphia, Edgecombe may find it difficult to replicate his rookie-season numbers. However, the 76ers can still count on him to play a key role as the franchise looks to build for the future.

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Edgecombe’s rookie year

During his 2025–26 rookie campaign with the Philadelphia 76ers, Edgecombe started all 75 games, averaging 16.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.43 steals and 0.52 blocks in 35 minutes per game. He shot 43.8% from the field and 35.4% from three-point range.