VJ Edgecombe Sidelined Second Straight Game With Back Injury

Rookie VJ Edgecombe has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks due to a lumbar contusion. This marks his second consecutive absence. Trendon Watford is expected to remain in the starting lineup while Edgecombe recovers, with Quentin Grimes and Jabari Walker seeing increased minutes off the bench. His next chance to return to action is Monday against the Cavaliers.