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All indications were that Brett Brown did right by Markelle Fultz. After spending some time with his new team, though, the 2018 top overall pick seemed less than pleased with how the Philadelphia 76ers coach reacted to the mysterious shoulder injury that rendered him unable to shoot the ball as normal. At his introductory press […]

Speaking to Orlando reporters for the first time on Thursday, second-year point guard Markelle Fultz says the trade which sent him from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Magic is perfect for him and his family because it gives him a fresh start in the NBA. Fultz’s one and a half seasons with the Sixers were […]

Recently acquired Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz still has no timetable for his return, according to David Baumann of 96.9 The Game. The former No. 1 pick was traded by the Philadelphia 76ers before the trade deadline, as the Magic took a flier on the much-lauded prospect despite a shoulder injury that has kept him […]

After dealing with shoulder pain and shooting form issues for over a year, Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz finally learned that he was suffering from thoracic outlet syndrome, which is a condition in which there is compression of the nerves, arteries, or veins in the passageway from the lower neck to the armpit. Fultz, […]

The NBA is a business. Sometimes, this is a hard reality to swallow. Loyalty has become fickle and few and far between. Not only do players leave for free agency every few years, but teams will do whatever is in their best interest. Teams will trade whomever they like, oftentimes putting players in situations they […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made one of the biggest deals of deadline week, acquiring forward Tobias Harris from the Los Angeles Clippers. Before that, however, ESPN.com’s Zach Lowe reports that they discussed a deal to acquire Nikola Mirotic from the New Orleans Pelicans for former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz. The Sixers eventually dealt Fultz to […]

Orlando got a taste of some pure magic on Thursday’s trade deadline as the front office traded agreed to trade Jonathon Simmons, a future first-round and a second-round pick to the Philadelphia 76ers for guard Markelle Fultz. The former No. 1-overall pick clearly needed a change of scenery after a rocky start in Philly; now […]

Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman believes “the sky is the limit” for newly acquired guard Markelle Fultz. The Magic traded for Markelle Fultz on Thursday. Fultz was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, but has dealt with shoulder injuries which have prevented him from shooting the ball properly. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers traded Markelle Fultz to the Orlando Magic on Thursday, and Fultz took to Twitter to say his final goodbye to the fans and organization. Thank you to my teammates, Sixers Fans, the organization, and all those who have supported me as I rehab from TOS. I wish the sixers and the fans […]

The Orlando Magic have acquired shooting guard Markelle Fultz from the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Magic are sending Jonathon Simmons, an Oklahoma City Thunder first-round pick and a Cleveland Cavaliers second-rounder to the Sixers for Fultz, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Magic president Jeff Weltman and general manager John Hammond […]

Second-year combo guard Markelle Fultz is reportedly no longer in the Philadelphia 76ers’ long-term plans, according to Sixers insider Jon Johnson. Markelle Fultz is still rehabbing from Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and hasn’t played since November. The expectation is that the 2017 No. 1 overall pick will be traded by Thursday’s trade deadline. The Atlanta […]

Markelle Fultz’s star-crossed tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers could soon be coming to a close. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said on Wednesday that the Sixers have engaged in trade discussions concerning the former first overall draft pick with the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks. The news was first noticed by Kyle Neubeck of PhillyVoice. "Those guys […]

It has been a long season for Markelle Fultz and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers’ first round pick from the 2017 draft has missed a lot of time so far this season and has yet to bounce back and deliver the type of production Philly was expecting when they brought him in. However, despite Markelle […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are not quite ready to move on from point guard Markelle Fultz before Thursday’s trade deadline, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News. Fultz has been sitting out indefinitely rehabilitating his shooting shoulder, which was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome. He has played only 19 games this season, averaging 8.2 points on […]

The NBA trade deadline is just five days away, and contending teams are ramping up their efforts to bolster their rosters for a playoff run. The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in a very interesting position; they currently own the third seed in the Eastern Conference, and have one of the most talented starting lineups in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly re-engaged trade interest around the league in second-year point guard Markelle Fultz, according to Sixers insider Jon Johnson. The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 7. Markelle Fultz is still rehabbing from Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and hasn’t played since November. Per NBA source, as the trade deadline inches closer, the Sixers […]

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the Philadelphia 76ers have been resistant to trading second-year combo guard Markelle Fultz, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Markelle Fultz has been out since November, as the former No. 1 overall pick is rehabbing from Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, an ailment which affects nerves between the neck and shoulder […]

Right now is a good time to be the Philadelphia 76ers. Their 121-93 MLK Day win over the Houston Rockets sans Jimmy Butler helped push them to 31-17 on the season. They are only a game behind the Indiana Pacers and the third seed. The surging Sixers could see themselves rise up the Eastern Conference […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz has returned to Philadelphia to continue his shoulder rehab. However, there is still no timetable for his actual return to the lineup, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Fultz will be present while the 76ers battle the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday afternoon. He had been undergoing therapy for thoracic […]

The Detroit Pistons are reportedly still interested in trading for Philadelphia 76ers second-year combo guard Markelle Fultz. However, they are hesitant to pull the trigger due to the lack of transparency on Fultz’s shoulder injury. Markelle Fultz was diagnosed with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome on Dec. 4 and has been away from the Sixers rehabbing the injury […]

Russell Westbrook’s struggles with efficiency have been a phantasmagoric experience for Oklahoma City Thunder fans. The 2017 NBA MVP has gone from notching the first triple-double season since 1961-62 to doing so again last season, but at a lower efficiency. This 2018-19 season has brought another triple-double average, but those shooting struggles are now at […]

Philadelphia 76ers second-year combo guard Markelle Fultz will be re-evaluated next week for his thoracic outlet syndrome condition, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Markelle Fultz has been away from the Sixers since Nov. 21. He was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome and has been rehabbing the injury in Los Angeles under the watchful eye […]

Philadelphia 76ers second-year shooting guard Markelle Fultz expects to play again this season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Markelle Fultz is with the Sixers today, as the team is in Boston taking on the Celtics. The former No. 1 overall pick is currently rehabbing from thoracic outlet syndrome. Good news for Sixers fans: @wojespn says Markelle […]

After it was recently stated that Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz had neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome and would be sidelined three-to-six weeks, it is now questionable as to whether or not the Sixers’ second-year point guard will even return at all this season. According to The Associated Press, Sixers general manager Elton Brand said it […]

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand says second-year point guard Markelle Fultz is still doing strictly physical therapy at the moment and has not participated in basketball activities yet. Markelle Fultz, 20, is currently rehabbing from thoracic outlet syndrome. Brand says Fultz is still doing strictly physical therapy at the moment, suggested we might have an […]

Philadelphia 76ers second-year shooting guard Markelle Fultz says he appreciated rapper J. Cole shouting him out in his latest song with 21 savage. Markelle Fultz’s first two seasons in the NBA have been a disaster. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft only played in 14 games during his rookie season […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ front office is reportedly not in any hurry to trade former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz. There have been plenty of rumors surrounding Fultz’s future with the Sixers, as the former Washington star has been unable to meet expectations due to various injury and shooting issues. Fultz has played in just […]

Less than two months before the deadline, several teams are already looking for possible trades to bolster their roster. A lot of names have been floating around as of late, including Philadelphia 76ers sophomore Markelle Fultz. Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen gave his take on a theoretical three-team trade between the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles […]

Markelle Fultz’s story with the Philadelphia 76ers is fascinating, but Joel Embiid sympathizes with his Sixers teammate because he went through something similar early in his NBA career. Joel Embiid was not always a sure thing and just like Markelle Fultz, he struggled through his own injury woes early. “I went through the same thing and […]

The mother of Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz reportedly had cameras installed inside Fultz’s New Jersey home during his rookie season, according to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post. The cameras are no longer in the house, but people familiar with the situation believe Markelle Fultz’s mom is too overprotective. Ebony had cameras installed inside his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have rejected multiple trade offers for second-year point guard Markelle Fultz, according to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post. Markelle Fultz is away from the Sixers right now, as the former No. 1 overall pick is rehabbing from thoracic outlet syndrome. According to people in the league, the Sixers have rejected multiple […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz has been one of the strangest enigmas we have ever seen in the NBA, missing most of the season with an odd shoulder injury that no one could seem to pinpoint, and now dealing with more issues. Well, former NBA point guard Ben Uzoh seemed to know exactly what […]

In a recent development first reported by David Early of Liberty Ballers, the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic are showing interest in Markelle Fultz of the Philadelphia 76ers. Early writes: “According to sources who spoke with Liberty Ballers Wednesday, the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic have recently demonstrated interest in trading for Markelle Fultz.” It’s […]

The Detroit Pistons are reportedly interested in trading for Philadelphia 76ers second-year combo guard Markelle Fultz, according to Vincent Ellis of the Detroit Free Press. Markelle Fultz has been diagnosed with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, an injury that affects nerves between the neck and shoulder resulting in abnormal functional movement and range of motion. The Sixers have announced […]

The Phoenix Suns reportedly don’t have any interest in trading for Philadelphia 76ers second-year combo guard Markelle Fultz, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7. Markelle Fultz has been diagnosed with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, an injury that affects nerves between the neck and shoulder resulting in abnormal functional movement and range of motion. The Sixers have announced […]

The NBA trade deadline is still 58 days away, but it’s never too early to speculate about possible deals, especially for a team that will be as active as the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs have already made two big trades this season, and are sure to add to that total at the deadline. Shooting guards […]

Philadelphia 76ers enigma Markelle Fultz was recently diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, offering an explanation for Fultz’s bizarre shooting woes. Brian Sutterer M.D. posted a video to YouTube to try and explain the injury and shed some light on what Fultz may be going through. Of course, it is worth noting that Sutterer has not personally […]

ESPN’s Zach Lowe thinks that the current issue with Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz is the craziest that he has remembered, and former NBA star Chris Bosh also chimed in on the situation during a recent discussion with Rachel Nichols on “The Jump.” “Being a No. 1 pick is way different, you know. So you […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly upset at how Markelle Fultz’s agent and attorney, Raymond Brothers, has handled his clients injury situation, according to Howard Eskin of Sports Radio 94. On Monday, Brothers told ESPN that Markelle Fultz has been diagnosed with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, an injury that affects nerves between the neck and shoulder resulting […]