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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 […]

Even though Philadelphia 76ers guard and former number one pick Markelle Fultz hasn’t been the prodigy he was expected to be, Sixers head coach Brett Brown still misses the sophomore’s presence around the team. Keith Pompey of philly.com reported that while Brown admitted Fultz’s absence will not affect the team’s performance, Fultz is missed as a […]

There is finally a bit of closure in the Markelle Fultz saga, as the Sixers point guard has officially been diagnosed with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Exactly how long Fultz will be on the shelf remains to be seen, but Sixers head coach Brett Brown is hoping to reincorporate him into the lineup when that […]

Philadelphia 76ers second-year point guard Markelle Fultz will work with former Los Angeles Lakers renowned physical therapist Judy Seto, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Judy Seto has worked with Lakers legend Kobe Bryant — as well as Sixers general manager Elton Brand — during their playing careers. Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: With 76ers […]

Philadelphia 76ers second-year point guard Markelle Fultz could return within an approximate range of three to six weeks from his shoulder injury, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Markelle Fultz’s timetable will depend upon the success of his rehab and pain tolerance. The Sixers are calling Fultz out "indefinitely" but there's optimism that he can […]

Philadelphia 76ers second-year point guard Markelle Fultz’s agent, Raymond Brothers, says the former No. 1 overall pick has been diagnosed with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Markelle Fultz met with multiple shoulder specialists last week. In 19 games this season for the Sixers, Fultz is averaging 8.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have found a bit of a rhythm on the court. Unfortunately, the saga surrounding point guard Markelle Fultz continues off the court. Reports have surfaced about Markelle Fultz having to continue seeing specialists for his lingering shoulder issue. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Fultz’s Sixers teammates are seriously concerned about his situation. […]

Philadelphia 76ers second-year guard Markelle Fultz will continue to see shoulder specialists through early next week, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Fultz, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, is meeting with multiple specialists and won’t participate in full practices or games until the situation is resolved, though Kyle Neubeck of The […]

Markelle Fultz’s career with the Philadelphia 76ers appears to be going nowhere at this point. In two seasons with the Sixers, Fultz has yet to show his full potential. Not to mention his worthiness of being the top overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft. Though his career is only a year old, injuries have […]

The Phoenix Suns have shown interest in Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz after he’s been reportedly cast out of the Sixers’ future plans, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Cleveland Cavaliers had shown prior interest in acquiring Fultz, but after trading Kyle Korver to the Utah Jazz for Alec Burks and two […]

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand says the organization wants Sixers second-year combo guard Markelle Fultz to get healthy and that is all the franchise is concerned with right now. Markelle Fultz is currently away from the team meeting with multiple shoulder specialists and won’t participate in full practices or games until the specialist has […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz isn’t expected to be with the team past the February 7 trade deadline, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. “League sources who have inquired about Fultz said recently they didn’t think Fultz would be on the 76ers roster past the trade deadline. We’ll see if anything changes on that […]

Markelle Fultz’s career has been slowed down by injuries. In two seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, he only managed to play 33 games. His full potential is yet to be seen at this point in his career. Back in college, Markelle Fultz was touted as one of the future stars in the league. He showcased […]

Philadelphia 76ers star small forward Jimmy Butler wants Sixers second-year guard Markelle Fultz to know the team wants him to be great and that he has their full support. Fultz is currently away from the team meeting with multiple shoulder specialists and won’t participate in full practices or games until the specialist has had the […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown denies that the team is looking to trade second-year combo guard Markelle Fultz. A report over the weekend stated that Markelle Fultz is no longer in the Sixers’ long-term plans and that the player himself would prefer a trade. Fultz’s agent has denied the rumor as well. “They’re inaccurate,” […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have some tough decisions in the months ahead, as trading second-year guard Markelle Fultz should figure high on their priority list now that they have added a proven third stud to the starting lineup. While Fultz is still plenty young at 20 years old and could benefit from a less stressful situation […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been enchanted with the energy and play that Jimmy Butler has brought to this team after being acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves. All signs point to the organization being willing to re-sign him in the summer, but they may want to first shed some salary, and a trade of Markelle Fultz […]

The Markelle Fultz situation with the Philadelphia 76ers is looking more like a dead end by the day. The Sixers could opt to give him the infamous Jahlil Okafor treatment in the near future and sit him out indefinitely until another team is willing to break him out of basketball purgatory. The second-year guard recently […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and second-year guard Markelle Fultz are likely to part ways in the future, as the team has already been rumored to keep him out of their foreseeable plans, despite the politically correct statements to the media that have been sprinkled throughout the last few days. Fultz is currently shopping specialists in New […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are arguably the NBA’s worst team with a 4-15 record, and are going to be rebuilding for a number of years. That’s usually what happens when you lose the best basketball player in the world, in LeBron James, via free agency to the Los Angeles Lakers. That being said, the Cavs do […]

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 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have gauged the trade market for second-year combo guard Markelle Fultz, according to Sixers insider Jon Johnson. Fultz has not requested a trade, but the Sixers are considering trading Fultz because the franchise is tired of this saga that began last season. Per NBA source, Sixers have gauged interest, value for Markelle Fultz in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers believe that Markelle Fultz will return to the team and regain his position in the Sixers rotation as a guard off the bench. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Markelle Fultz has not yet returned and will still seek further evaluations on his shoulder before playing. Despite this, however, the Sixers are hopeful […]

Philadelphia 76ers second-year combo guard Markelle Fultz is meeting with shoulder specialists multiple times this week in New York, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Fultz won’t participate in full practices or games until the specialist has had the opportunity to evaluate him. In 19 games this season, Fultz is averaging 8.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and […]

Many basketball experts have diagnosed Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz with a case of “the yips,” a condition in which an athlete forgets how to perform the very skills that have made him so prominent. While the Sixers had been adamant that the hitch on his shot is a result of lingering injuries to his […]

Many tales have been told about Markelle Fultz’ struggles with his shooting form. While some claim the issue is purely mental, the Philadelphia 76ers reportedly rode news of his shoulder injury in hopes to escape the scrutiny that would come from not only selecting a guy that suffered from the yips with the No. 1 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are rumored to have had talks with the Philadelphia 76ers centered around Markelle Fultz, per Sam Amico of Amico Hoops. The Sixers appear to be losing patience on Fultz after the Jimmy Butler trade forged a more competitive roster for Philly. Meanwhile, the Cavs appear to remain in rebuild mode — although […]

Friday night the Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-112. The loss against the Cavaliers dropped the Philadelphia 76ers to 13-8 on the season. Friday night’s loss marked the team’s first loss of the season at home. Despite a slow start, the Sixers have managed to turn it around. Almost two weeks ago the […]

Despite the team’s statements supporting him, second-year guard Markelle Fultz is no longer in the Sixers’ long-term plans and the organization is no longer using Fultz’s shoulder ailment as an excuse for his poor performances, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Markelle Fultz is scheduled to visit a shoulder specialist in New York within the […]

Philadelphia 76ers sophomore guard Markelle Fultz is having a rough time dealing with persisting injuries. Despite that, Fultz remains undaunted and even sends a cryptic message to his enemies. The 20-year old point guard tweeted out his answer to the scrutiny and criticisms he has been receiving due to his failure to live up to […]

Amid the drama surrounding Markelle Fultz of the Philadelphia 76ers,  Joel Embiid hinted that his teammate may not have received enough support from the Sixers front office, particularly former general manager Bryan Colangelo. As per Rich Hofmann of The Athletic, Embiid said: “So I just try to do my job and I’m around him a […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper grabbed headlines today in more ways than one. Apart from having a monster game against the Washington Redskins at home on Thursday, Cooper also attracted plenty of attention by mimicking Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz’s free-throw routine. Naturally, most people, especially those on social media, associated Cooper’s touchdown […]

The Dallas Cowboys are making a killing on the field in their Thursday night game against the Washington Redskins, and that’s in no small part of wide receiver Amari Cooper, who’s been having a monster game at the expense of the Redskins’ defense. Cooper was having so much fun that he decided to break out […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz is reportedly away from the team as he figures out the best course of action to get him as close to 100 percent health for his return. Recently, the Sixers guard took to the court and drew a lot of attention on social media for his different free throw routines. […]

No, there won’t be traded for Philadelphia 76ers’ Markelle Fultz. That is what his agent, Raymond Brothers, emphasized after reports surfaced that they are looking for a trade for the second-year Sixers guard. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Brothers denied the rumors that they asked the Sixers to trade Markelle Fultz. Per the report, […]

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Markelle Fultz has not personally requested a trade, but his camp has discussed that a fresh start with a new team might be the best course of action, according to Derek Bodner of The Athletic. Fultz’s first two seasons with the Sixers have been a nightmare. The former No. 1 overall […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown believes Sixers guard Markelle Fultz and his camp could be looking for “peace of mind” when they decided to see a shoulder specialist in New York. Markelle Fultz is scheduled to visit a shoulder specialist within the next week and won’t participate in full practices or games until the […]

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Markelle Fultz would prefer a fresh start with a new team, according to a report from The Athletic. The former No. 1 overall pick has also been playing with an apparent injury in his right wrist area that has adversely affected his ability to shoot. Fultz’s shoulder ailment is still apparent as well. In […]