LAS VEGAS -- The rookie class for the Philadelphia 76ers consists of No. 3 overall pick VJ Edgecombe, second-rounder Johni Broome--who get the most attention--and undrafted guard Hunter Sallis.

LAS VEGAS — The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 96-94 in the NBA 2K26 Summer League at Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday.

After a strong Summer League debut in Salt Lake City, VJ Edgecombe has been sidelined since the action shifted to Las Vegas due to a thumb injury. However, the Philadelphia 76ers have "optimism" that the rookie could return if his current progress continues,

The Philadelphia 76ers share an exciting injury update on VJ Edgecombe ahead of the team's Summer League game.

The NBA Draft and some July hoops in the sweltering desert couldn't have come fast enough for the Philadelphia 76ers. Nick Nurse's squad had to endure quite the

He's expected to be part of what should be a talented backcourt, with Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain and Quentin Grimes—assuming he eventually re-signs with the team—also expected to have major roles in the 2025-26 campaign. Veterans Kyle Lowry and Eric Gordon could see minutes as well.

No. 3 pick V.J. Edgecombe and No. 2 pick Dylan Harper expected to face off at Thomas & Mack Center at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Edgecombe faced the No. 5 pick of the Utah Jazz, Ace Bailey. He outperformed the 6-foot-10 forward and had 28 points on 13-of-27 shooting. The 76ers' rookie added 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and one steal in his debut.