76ers' VJ Edgecombe Questionable vs. Grizzlies After Missing Cavs Game

Philadelphia continues to navigate multiple injuries during critical stretch of season.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Philadelphia 76ers provided an update on rookie guard VJ Edgecombe, who remains listed as questionable with a lumbar contusion ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Edgecombe missed the team's previous game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to the injury. Despite the recent absence, Edgecombe has been one of Philadelphia's most productive young contributors this season, averaging 15.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game.

Why it matters

The 76ers have struggled to maintain consistency amid several key injuries, including to Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Edgecombe's potential return could provide needed backcourt production and defensive activity as Philadelphia attempts to stabilize its lineup and stay competitive in a tightly packed Eastern Conference race.

The details

Edgecombe last appeared in the 76ers' 131–91 loss to the San Antonio Spurs last Tuesday, when he sustained the lumbar contusion. He finished that game with six points, four rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal in 20 minutes. Across 57 appearances this season, the 20-year-old guard is shooting 42.7% from the field and 36.1% from three-point range.

  • Edgecombe last played on March 7, 2026 against the San Antonio Spurs.
  • The 76ers host the Memphis Grizzlies on March 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

The players

VJ Edgecombe

A 20-year-old rookie guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who has been one of the team's most productive young contributors this season, averaging 15.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game.

Tyrese Maxey

A 76ers guard who remains sidelined with a right finger sprain.

Joel Embiid

The 76ers' former MVP center who is expected to miss at least another week due to a strained right oblique.

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What’s next

Edgecombe's status will likely be determined closer to tipoff as Philadelphia evaluates his recovery from the lumbar contusion.

The takeaway

Edgecombe's potential return could provide a much-needed boost for the 76ers as they attempt to stabilize their lineup and stay competitive in the Eastern Conference playoff race amid multiple key injuries.