Edwards sprained his left ankle in the first practice post the All-Star break and missed the loss to the Boston Celtics and will miss the matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. As the Sixers move forward, coach Nick Nurse is hoping he will be able to return on Monday.

Justin Edwards, 21, has shined as an undrafted rookie for the Sixers, recently earning a conversion to a standard NBA contract.

There’s one new name on the Sixers’ injury report. Still, as head coach Nick Nurse noted Wednesday, he’s become accustomed to an extensive list this season. For the team’s first game after the All-Star break Thursday night vs.