LeBron James accidentally injures VJ Edgecombe during 76ers-Cavaliers game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
During the Philadelphia 76ers' home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 26, LeBron James accidentally elbowed teammate VJ Edgecombe, resulting in a bloody nose. The incident occurred amidst a scramble for a rebound in the third quarter. Social media reacted with mixed interpretations of James' response, which some perceived as cold. Edgecombe remained in the game and later joked about the collision. Philadelphia faced a significant deficit, trailing by 29 points at one point, but made efforts to recover in the second half.
- •James elbowed Edgecombe while fighting for a rebound.
- •The 76ers trailed by as many as 29 points in the first half.
- •Edgecombe joked about the injury and stayed in the game.
- •James scored crucial points to help the team recover.
- •Philadelphia's home opener featured James Harden, who was booed at tipoff.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James sparks buzz after an unexpected moment turns ugly on the court
"An accidental LeBron James elbow bloodied VJ Edgecombe's nose, and his seemingly cold reaction turned a routine rebound into a debate.
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