Philadelphia 76ers second-year guard Markelle Fultz has reportedly lost the ability to carry out and follow through on long jump shots.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Markelle Fultz's issue sparked plenty of debate on whether the problem is physical or mental. However, it was revealed that many in the Sixers organization believe it's mental.

Markelle Fultz is meeting with multiple shoulder specialists in New York this week to get an opinion about his situation. The former No. 1 overall pick won’t participate in the Sixers' practices or games until the specialist has had the opportunity to evaluate him.

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In 19 games for the Sixers this season, Fultz is averaging 8.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists while shooting 41.9 percent from the field, 28.6 percent from beyond the arc and 56.8 percent from the free-throw line. He still has a nasty hitch in his jump shot and his free-throw routine is just as ugly.

Fultz would prefer a fresh start with a new team, according to a report from The Athletic. He has reportedly been playing with an apparent injury in his right wrist area that has adversely affected his ability to shoot. His shoulder injury is still apparent as well, although people in the Philadelphia franchise insist that it is all psychological.

The Sixers want to move on from the Fultz saga which began last season. However, the guard really doesn't have any trade value in the league.