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Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz was among the shortlist of players to have worked out with the legendary Kobe Bryant this summer, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The former No. 1 overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft had a woeful stint with the Philadelphia 76ers after injuries plagued him in […]

There are more than a few folks expecting big things of Orlando Magic young guard Markelle Fultz this coming season. One such man who is all in on the Fultz bandwagon is retired two-time All-Star swingman Caron Butler. Butler is so high on Fultz that he believes the 21-year-old guard will have a legitimate shot […]

Since he has only played in 33 NBA games, Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz knows he’s “basically still a rookie.” Fultz vows to work as hard as he can for the Magic. The former No. 1 overall pick also admits he won’t be perfect and that it’s okay to make mistakes. “I’m basically still […]

Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman says he won’t put “expectations or timelines” on Markelle Fultz’s development. Weltman wants to remind everyone that Fultz has not played in more than 20 games in each of his first two seasons and has been through two serious shoulder injuries at a young age. “It’s really […]

Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz says he has a “different mentality” now compared to when he was playing at the University of Washington. Fultz told reporters on Wednesday he watches his college highlights “all the time.” The guard was a monster in college, averaging 23.2 points and 5.9 assists in his lone season at […]

Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz really appreciates the support he has received from the Magic ever since he arrived to Orlando. The Magic acquired Fultz from the Philadelphia 76ers at the 2019 February trade deadline. He’s been rehabbing from Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and says the franchise has been behind him from day one. […]

Shortly after noon on Wednesday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reported that Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz will be ready to go for training camp. The former No. 1 overall pick later confirmed this news during his media availability. “Do you feel like you’re fully ready to go for camp?” a reporter asked Fultz […]

Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz is expected to be a full participant at the start of this season’s training camp, according to a report from Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Markelle Fultz is expected to be able to participate fully in practices when the Magic begin training camp on Oct. 1, Jeff Weltman said. […]

Markelle Fultz has taken part in the Orlando Magic voluntary workouts and seems to be going through the gears for his awaited return to the court. The former No. 1 overall selection was traded by the Philadelphia 76ers in the middle of his second season, sitting out the remainder of the year as the Magic […]

2017 first overall pick Markell Fultz continues to makes waves this offseason. Just recently the Orlando Magic guard announced via Twitter that he will be signing with sports management giant Roc Nation Sports: Excited to announce that I’m officially joining the @rocnationsports family! Looking forward to this next chapter. ✋🏾🤚🏾 #RocFam — Markelle Fultz (@MarkelleF) […]

While Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford has no idea when point guard Markelle Fultz is going to play, he still has confidence the youngster has a bright future in the league. Fultz is still recovering from Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Clifford believes when Fultz does play for the Magic, he will be an effective […]

Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz has worked diligently in recent months under the careful supervision of at least two members of the franchise’s player-development staff, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Fultz is still recovering from Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. The Magic are unsure when the former No. 1 overall pick will play […]

The Orlando Magic exercised their fourth-year option on guard Markelle Fultz on Monday despite the former No. 1 overall pick not having played a game for the franchise yet. Fultz is still recovering from Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. The Magic acquired Fultz from the Philadelphia 76ers at the 2019 February trade deadline. The guard took to […]

The Orlando Magic have exercised their fourth-year team options on guard Markelle Fultz and big man Jonathan Isaac for the 2020-21 season, as well as their third-year option on center Mo Bamba, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Bamba and Isaac were always going to get picked up, but Fultz is notable given he […]

Orlando Magic officials have not disclosed a timeline for point guard Markelle Fultz’s return, so we still don’t know when the former No. 1 overall draft pick is going to play basketball again, according to The Athletic. Fultz is still recovering from Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. The Magic acquired Fultz from the Philadelphia 76ers at […]

Former Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson says Markelle Fultz can’t focus on the outside noise and just has to figure out how to be the best version of himself on the basketball court. Fultz is still recovering from Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. It’s unknown when the former No. 1 overall pick will make his […]

Two years removed from being selected with the No. 1 overall pick of the NBA draft, Markelle Fultz remains basketball’s biggest mystery. The Orlando Magic elected against playing him in Summer League, and have stayed mostly mum on his progress recovering from the shoulder injury that caused him to miss most of his first two […]

The Orlando Magic were one of the surprise packages in the NBA last year, with the team ending the regular season as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. This highly-successful season was preceded by six straight years without a postseason appearance, with all but one out of the six campaigns ending with less than […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac likes what he’s seeing from former first overall pick Markelle Fultz. In a recent interview with OrlandoMagic.com, Isaac said that Fultz has been working hard all summer, eager to prove what he can really do as a player. “Markelle has been working his butt off this summer. I’ve gotten a […]

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz was a recent victim of mistaken identity on a nationally broadcasted WNBA contest. The former first overall pick appeared to be in a jovial mood, and instead, laughed off this potentially insulting mishap: 😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/OuHoqJeaH5 — Markelle Fultz (@MarkelleF) August 18, 2019 In truth, this is a pretty hilarious mix-up, […]

While Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman says he’s “very excited about the progress” guard Markelle Fultz has made in his recovery from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, he still won’t put a timetable on Fultz’s recovery. Fultz has played in just 33 games in the NBA since being drafted No. 1 overall in the […]

CLUTCH Summary: Every NBA season players seemingly come out of nowhere to have breakout campaigns. The upcoming voyage will be no different. Not every breakout player is a former NBA Draft lottery selection or some talent who was always projected to eventually get to this point. There are, however, former top picks turned perceived busts […]

CLUTCH Summary: Markelle Fultz is a former No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick, but has infamously struggled with his shooting since arriving in the league. Eventually, the Philadelphia 76ers essentially gave up on the young guard, sending him to the Orlando Magic. With a change of scenery and less eyeballs watching his every move, Markelle […]

Orlando Magic fans have been awaiting any sign of life from Markelle Fultz after the former No. 1 overall selection was acquired via trade after less than two full seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, who ironically traded up to get him in 2017. Fultz is now back in the gym, showing off a polished jumper, […]

Markelle Fultz was traded to the Orlando Magic in February. The former No. 1 overall pick was held out for much of last season due to a shoulder issue, however, and he hasn’t played a single game with Orlando. At this point, it’s not clear how well Fultz will fit in the Magic’s system, but […]

Former first-overall pick Markelle Fultz has yet to play one minute for the Orlando Magic, but former NBA swingman Caron Butler believes the starting point-guard role is Fultz’ to lose. Speaking on NBATV while doing the color commentary for the Magic’s matchup with the Chicago Bulls in the NBA’s Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada, […]

The Orlando Magic continue to bide their time as they wait on former first overall pick Markelle Fultz. Magic general manager John Hammond praised 6-foot-4 guard over the weekend, but also confirmed Fultz continues to have no firm timetable for his much-anticipated return to the court: Hammond says the #Magic are pleased with where Fultz […]

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford remains unsure when Markelle Fultz will be ready to play again. Clifford revealed that Fultz is still not ready to play five-on-five scrimmages. The Magic took a gamble on the 21-year-old when they pulled off a trade before the trade deadline in February. In the said deal, Orlando gave […]

Orlando Magic general manager John Hammond has “no idea” when Markelle Fultz will be ready to play. Fultz is rehabbing from thoracic outlet syndrome, a nerve issue in the neck and chest. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft has only played in 33 games in the NBA. The Magic acquired Fultz […]

Orlando Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman remains high on former Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz. Fultz is recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome that has sidelined him for the most part of the 2018-19 season. Weltman said that Fultz, whom they acquired from the Sixers last season, is recovering very well and is making […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

Not even two years after they selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers gave up on Markelle Fultz, trading him to the Orlando Magic for Jonathon Simmons and a second-round pick. For a guy that was expected by many to be the best player in the 2017 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in Orlando to take on the Magic tonight, and while the game will have playoff implications for both teams, the more interesting story involves a player who won’t be on the floor. At the trade deadline in February, Philly traded 2017 first overall pick Markelle Fultz to the Magic in exchange […]

Markelle Fultz believes the system the Orlando Magic run “is almost perfect for me.” Fultz isn’t going to play this season, as he’s still recovering from Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. The Magic acquired the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft from the Philadelphia 76ers. Whenever he does play, though, Fultz thinks he’s going […]

Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz says his shoulder rehab is “going great.” Fultz has returned to Orlando and will rehab his Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with the team after spending time in Los Angeles. The 2017 No. 1 overall pick isn’t expected to play this season. “It’s going great,” Fultz said, via Josh Robbins of […]

Though he’s still without an official timetable for return, Markelle Fultz has begun the process of assimilating with the Orlando Magic, according to a report from John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com. .@OrlandoMagic PG Markelle Fultz – who was acquired in a Feb. 7 trade w/ @sixers – is back with the team to begin his assimilation […]

Orlando Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman says second-year point guard Markelle Fultz continues to make sound progress in his recovery from thoracic outlet syndrome. The Magic acquired Fultz from the Philadelphia 76ers at the February trade deadline. The 2017 No. 1 overall pick was only able to play 33 games with the Sixers due […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown always spoke highly of Markelle Fultz when the point guard was still with the Sixers. Even though Fultz was only able to play 33 games in Philly, Brown holds no ill will towards him and hopes the former No. 1 overall pick can jump-start his career with the Orlando […]

Magic fans got a bit of bad news, as head coach Steve Clifford has just announced that he doesn’t expect Markelle Fultz to come back for the rest of the season. https://twitter.com/OPPMagicBlog/status/1102672280046501888 This is just the latest in a series of setbacks that Fultz has seen over the course of his career. While Fultz was […]