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Joel Embiid has been part of the rehabilitation process that Markelle Fultz has undergone for most of the season. Following his triumphant return on Monday night against the Denver Nuggets, the sheer joy was shared between both dynamic talents. “I feel like I’ve been going through it with him since he got here, so I […]

Markelle Fultz made his long-awaited return to the court on Monday night against the Denver Nuggets, but even he wasn’t expecting the overly-warm reaction he received from the City of Brotherly love during his 14 minutes of play. The Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard confused some of the crowd’s chants to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have just clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2012. But if that wasn’t enough, more positive development comes out of the City of Brotherly Love as the Sixers welcomed back this year’s top overall in point guard Markelle Fultz. Fultz has missed a significant amount of games due to […]

Not much was expected of Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz in his first game back from a prolonged absence to fully heal from a shoulder injury, but the rookie took it upon himself to do well against the Denver Nuggets Monday night. Fultz probably just did not realize immediately following the game that in just […]

It’s a good time to be a Philadelphia 76ers fan these days. The team has secured a sure spot in the upcoming playoffs, and for the first time since 2005, will finish a campaign with a winning record. And now, the Sixers have gotten back Markelle Fultz, who made his first appearance since October Monday […]

Clearly, the Philadelphia 76ers are more fun to watch when point guard Markelle Fultz is healthy. Playing in his first game back since a lengthy absence to heal from a shoulder injury, Fultz showed glimpses of why he was tabbed by the Sixers as the first overall pick in last year’s NBA Draft against the […]

After missing 68 games with a shoulder injury, No. 1 draft pick Markelle Fultz finally donned the Sixers jersey and stepped into the court. Sixers fans gave him a warm welcome that he deserves: The shoulder injury greatly affected Fultz’s shooting form. It forced the coaching staff to let him recover fully and fix the […]

For the first time in several months, Philadelphia 76ers rookie Markelle Fultz has managed to appear in an NBA game. The first overall pick of last year’s NBA Draft made his long-awaited return from a shoulder injury Monday night against the Denver Nuggets, when he subbed for Amir Johnson late in the first quarter of […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is the gift that keeps on giving – on and off the court – for the Sixers. In his latest social media gimmick, Embiid posted a GIF of the Undertaker getting up from a coffin on his Twitter account. This, of course, is the center’s own way of reacting […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are going to welcome back rookie point guard Markelle Fultz tonight as they take on the Denver Nuggets at home. Head coach Brett Brown made the announcement in his pregame press conference with reporters, catching them all off guard with the news. “I want to tell you something about Markelle Fultz,” started […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers selected Markelle Fultz with the first overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, it has not been an easy rookie season for him. Due to a mysterious shoulder injury, Fultz has unfortunately appeared in only four games, averaging 6.0 points (33.3 percent shooting from the field), 2.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists […]

Brett Brown is hoping to put a stop to the Markelle Fultz return saga before the start of the playoffs, as the rookie point guard has garnered plenty of attention, as has Gordon Hayward of the Boston Celtics, both awaiting an impending return to the court. With only 14 games left in the season, Brown […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie and No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz is coming dangerously close to missing the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. He’s been ramping work as of late, and has been shown shooting before games and at practices. But with only a few weeks left in the year and no update from […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are still noncommittal on rookie Markelle Fultz returning to the active list, after head coach Brett Brown noted the team hadn’t made a decision regarding his impending return to the court, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Despite all the controversy surrounding his shot form, Fultz has looked better and […]

When Philadelphia 76ers rookie Markelle Fultz is the topic of a conversation, the question that often emerges is when he will return to action for the team. Another thing that remains unclear is how he is working on to improve his jumper, which has been heavily criticized since he debuted for them earlier this season. […]

It doesn’t need to be said that Joel Embiid is a phenomenal player. After missing his first two seasons, Embiid has become the franchise player for the Sixers. Under his leadership, the Sixers will likely make the postseason this year. In fact, they just might be poised to start a deep postseason run. On the […]

Savage is just a word but Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been bringing a new meaning to it this season. Embiid who has made fun of stars like Rihanna, the media and even basketball players like Russell Westbrook and Hassan Whiteside has now found another prey in Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, who […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown has seen major improvement coming from rookie point guard Markelle Fultz in recent weeks, as he recently increased his shooting range to the three-point line, upon working past a shoulder injury. Fultz was seen taking some corner threes for a start, showing a more set shot than his very […]

Entering last June’s draft, Markelle Fultz was one of the highly touted prospects and a lot of attention was given to him being the consensus top overall pick. He ultimately became the number one selection by the Philadelphia 76ers, who saw him as a big piece to their quest to become a playoff team once […]

Since Markelle Fultz suffered a shoulder injury during the preseason there have been all kinds of questions surrounding him and if he would come back to the team this year, and just how bad the injury was. When the injury happened most believed it was only a minor injury that wouldn’t take much time to […]

There was a time when both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers were powerhouses at the same time. The two franchises have been known for excellence almost since the moment they joined the NBA. Back in 1982, the Lakers and the Sixers faced off in an epic duel for the NBA championship. When […]

Since the beginning of January, Philadelphia 76ers rookie point guard Markelle Fultz has joined team activities and the media has briefly been able to watch the No. 1 overall pick. He is working on his jumper at the end of practice, during team shoot-around and pre-game warm-ups for the team’s game in Miami tonight. Despite […]

The mysterious alteration of Markelle Fultz’ shot mechanics has been one worth of a Scooby Doo night infiltration mission into the Philadelphia 76ers headquarters, as the back and forth between the team and the players have left the most attentive of fans confused as to what holds any truth about his situation. A report by […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have kicked their 2017-18 NBA season into high gear amidst their current seven-game winning streak. Now fans are seemingly on Cloud 9 with the latest update in the saga surrounding point guard Markelle Fultz. It has been well-established that Fultz has done some serious re-tooling to his jump shot ever since the shoulder […]

Although Ben Simmons didn’t make the All-Star Game he was still in town to take part in the Rising Stars Challenge as part of Team World. He did a ton of interviews over the weekend but one of his most talked about was his interview with Chris Mannix of Yahoo! Sports: What does @BenSimmons25 think […]

Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid have dealt with injuries that have affected their NBA careers, and now their rookie teammate Markelle Fultz is dealing with a similar situation. He has a shoulder injury, but no one really knows how bad it is, or when or if he will be able to return to action. At All-Star […]

Being the first overall pick in last June’s draft, a lot of expectations were quickly placed on the young shoulders of Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz. However, he has not been able to showcase his skills on the court, as he has missed all but five games for the Sixers this season after suffering a mysterious […]

In what seems like an eternity since Markelle Fultz has last touched the basketball court in an NBA game, the Sixers rookie now appears to be making progress. According to Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer, Fultz is now playing four on four scrimmages with the Sixers’ reserve unit. .@MarkelleF played 4-on-4 with the low-minute […]

Since suffering from an injury earlier this season, not a lot has been heard from Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz. The exact extent of his injury and timetable for his return remains unclear, but the team’s President of Basketball Operations, Bryan Colangelo, gave an update recently that he is ramping up his activity in order […]

The re-invention of Markelle Fultz’ shot mechanics had started long before his reported muscular imbalance developed into a shoulder strain, which has plagued him for the entire NBA season. According to Derek Bodner of The Athletic, Keith Williams, a longtime trainer, confidant, and family friend was responsible for tinkering with his shot, hoping to “quicken his […]

Since going down with a strange injury, not a lot has been heard about the real situation of Markelle Fultz. Recently though, Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo gave an update on his recovery but still did not share the exact timetable for the Sixers rookie. Colangelo, though, expects Fultz to ramp up […]

Markelle Fultz has been somewhat of an enigma in these past few months. Originally, Fultz was one of the best college prospects. The 76ers drafted him mainly because of his exemplary ability to shoot off the catch and dribble. However, Fultz received a questionable shoulder injury right after he was drafted to the Sixers. This […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Markelle Fultz has had a rough first season in the NBA. After suffering a strange injury to his shoulder and being out for the bulk of the season, Fultz has been the butt of many jokes and the subject of much speculation over how the 76ers handled his injury. Lately, Fultz’s injury […]

The recovery and impending return of Philadelphia 76ers rookie point guard Markelle Fultz has been a topic of discussion within recent weeks, as he’s been seen ramping up his workouts before and after practice. Fultz had been mired with a Shaq-like form at the free-throw line, completely different than what his usual form looked like […]

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Bryan Colangelo brought on some somber news right after the trade deadline, noting the possibility Markelle Fultz doesn’t play again this season, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The No. 1 overall selection has been dealing with shoulder discomfort, which has been diagnosed in many names throughout his stint […]

There has been a level of secrecy surrounding 76ers rookie Markelle Fultz and his mysterious shoulder injury, but as he gets closer to a return, he did an interview with TNT during the 76ers and Wizards on Tuesday night. The doctors said he was going to have to redo his shooting motion and it sounds […]

Over the course of this season, Markelle Fultz has become the enigma of the NBA. While he is an undoubtedly gifted player, Fultz has only played in four games for the Philadelphia 76ers this year. The reason being is because of his nagging shoulder injury and his broken jumpshot. While shoulder injuries are not known […]

The never-ending saga of Philadelphia 76ers rookie Markelle Fultz and his recovery continues. The latest was centered around one of the issues that could be affecting his rehabilitation process. ESPN’s Mark Jones and Doris Burke served as the broadcasters for Sunday’s matchup between the Sixers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The two partners referenced Fultz […]

Much has been said about the conundrum that is Markelle Fultz’s shooting stroke. From being a beast in the college ranks that earned him the top overall selection in last June’s draft, the Philadelphia 76ers rookie has plummeted into a mysterious abyss, no thanks to a shoulder injury that has caused the Sixers guard’s shot […]