VJ Edgecombe Cleared to Play Friday vs. Bulls After Illness

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (illness) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Bulls, having been upgraded from probable. Edgecombe, who missed Tuesday's game against the Nets, successfully completed shootaround without setbacks, indicating his readiness to return to the lineup. His availability means Jared McCain will likely move to a bench role. In December, Edgecombe has averaged 17.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.5 threes, and 1.1 steals over 32.6 minutes per game. Teammates Dominick Barlow and Quentin Grimes also returned from illness.