PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers are gearing up for their Sunday matchup against the Miami Heat, but they will be without several key players. Joel Embiid, Adem Bona, and Kelly Oubre Jr. are already sidelined, and rookie VJ Edgecombe has joined them on the injured list due to left calf tightness. This issue arose late in the Sixers’ recent victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.
Head coach Nick Nurse provided an update, emphasizing that the injury is precautionary and that imaging results were clear. “Right at the end of the game the other night. Just a little tight,” Nurse explained, indicating that the team remains optimistic about Edgecombe’s condition.
With the roster depleted, the Sixers will look to their depth to fill the gaps. Nurse highlighted Jared McCain and Quentin Grimes as players who could step up in Edgecombe’s absence. “We just gotta plug in the next guys, right?” he stated, revealing the team’s strategy to adapt and overcome.
The game is set to tip off at 1 p.m. EST from the Xfinity Mobile Arena, where Philadelphia will aim to leverage their existing talent to secure a win against Miami. Fans can expect an exciting matchup even with the short-handed lineup, showcasing the depth and resilience of the team this season.