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For a group of people that spent years preaching patience, a wide swath of Philadelphia 76ers fans quickly plunged into panic mode Tuesday night. Apparently, it’s Markelle Fultz panic time. The Sixers’ season-opening 105-87 loss to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden re-exposed warts that the Celtics routinely abused during the Eastern Conference semifinals this past […]

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Boston Celtics on opening night Tuesday, and it was a rough evening for second-year guard Markelle Fultz, who got the start in place of veteran sharpshooter J.J. Redick. Fultz scored just five points on 2-of-7 shooting from the field and had three turnovers as well. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, […]

Call it overreaction Wednesday, but if the season-opener between the Philadelphia Sixers and the Boston Celtics showed us something last night, was their dire need for a shooter in the starting lineup. Yes J.J. Redick, they need you — just like you thought they would when head coach Brett Brown recently pitched the idea of […]

It’s safe to say Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz’s rookie season was one of the strangest campaigns we have seen in recent memory. The highly touted guard out of Washington was ridiculed throughout his rookie campaign because of a hitch in his shot that made it difficult to watch. Looking back, Fultz believes no 19-year-old […]

Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas had some sound advice for Philadelphia Sixers guard Markelle Fultz’s shooting woes: learn how to shoot from an actual NBA player. “If you want to learn to shoot, please get some NBA players to teach you how to shoot,” Thomas said on NBA TV per The Undefeated. “You can’t go […]

Sixers forward Ben Simmons has been encouraged by the progress he has seen in Markelle Fultz, a player who reportedly has given him nightmares off the dribble during practice sessions. Fultz has been working incessantly this offseason after coming back from a shoulder injury in his rookie year, showing glimpses of a new-and-improved shooting form […]

Sixers combo guard Markelle Fultz seemed destined to go through a curse of some of the NBA’s most-known No. 1 picks — an injury setback that took him from being the most-sought-after player coming into the league to one sitting on the shelf three games after making his NBA debut. Fultz’ issues are well-chronicled — […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown says second-year point guard Markelle Fultz will start during the regular season, but hinted the former No. 1 overall pick could come off the bench during second halves. Fultz started in the Sixers’ preseason finale against the Dallas Mavericks, but was replaced by J.J. Redick in the starting lineup to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a strange dynamic on their team. Joel Embiid — the starting center — shoots more threes than Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz, two of the team’s most important guards. Embiid took 214 threes last season while Simmons and Fultz combined for 12. Granted, Fultz missed a large chunk of the season, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to be a top-three team in the Eastern Conference this season, and Hall of Famer Charles Barkley believes second-year guard Markelle Fultz will be the key to the Sixers’ success. The Sixers’ two best players are point-forward Ben Simmons and center Joel Embiid. Simmons won Rookie of the Year last […]

Markelle Fultz has heard the offseason rumblings that suggest the Philadelphia Sixers need another free agent star to support the star pairing of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. Look no further, as he feels he can fit that role just fine. “I kind of like when people doubt me and say ‘look for another star,’” […]

In a superstar-driven league, you are either one of two players: a superstar or not. There comes a time in a player’s career that would be considered a tipping point of how things will finally take course. On one end, you become a bust or a failure, on the other hand, you prove all the […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz was expected to be NBA ready when he stepped on the floor. Likely to make an impact, the first overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft had an amazing year at Washington, averaging 23.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game while shooting 41 percent from the three-point […]

Markelle Fultz is heading into his second NBA season after what many thought was an incredibly disappointing rookie year. After being drafted with the No. 1 overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers, Fultz dealt with injuries and shooting struggles all season long. Now, the 76ers are hoping that Fultz can become a key part of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will start Markelle Fultz instead of J.J. Redick tonight in the team’s preseason opener against the Australian professional team Melbourne United. Sixers’ head coach Brett Brown told reporters pregame Fultz could begin the regular season as the starter as well, although that is not set in stone yet. Markelle Fultz will start in […]

Despite the bad season prior for Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz, things may be looking up for him in year two. According to an article from Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Sixers youngster spent a lot of offseason work with shooting coach Drew Hanlen in Los Angeles. “I just had to figure out […]

After a tough rookie season that has left him facing more questions than answers, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz is getting back to the basics. If you’ve ever played competitive basketball, you know that confidence is vital to playing up to your potential — something which the Sixers guard knows all too well. Fultz said […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz, the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, went through a bizarre rookie season that involved a shoulder injury and the yips when it came to his jumper. He appeared in just 14 regular-season games, playing an average of 18 minutes per contest, and he barely played in the postseason […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz seems to have made some vast improvements on his jump shot mechanics, looking a lot smoother than he did with a hitch-like motion last year before hitting the shelf for most of the Sixers’ season. The former No. 1 overall pick missed 68 games with a shoulder injury, one […]

Speaking to reporters Tuesday at the 2018-19 media luncheon, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown said Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz will play together during the upcoming season. Brown, who has been around the game for a while, understands there will be some growing pains when Simmons and Fultz are on the court together. However, […]

Ben Simmons isn’t the the only Philadelphia 76er that’s working on improving his jump shot this offseason. Second-year Sixers guard Markelle Fultz was ridiculed all last season because of the mysterious decline of his shooting stroke last season. Fultz was selected No. 1 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, put performed well below his expectations. […]

After a tumultuous rookie campaign blighted mainly with injury, Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz is still viewed with plenty of promise. Despite only playing 14 games and dealing with a bizarre shooting issue, Fultz managed to crack ESPN’s Top 100 list for the upcoming season. The youngster comes in at No. 93 on the list. […]

In just a season of play, reigning Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons has proven to fit the bill of being an otherworldly elite talent in the league. Gifted with size, speed, and skill, the Sixers star can easily score, facilitate, rebound, and defend in almost any situation. Without a doubt, with him and Joel […]

After a year of battling injuries which affected his shooting mechanics, it seems that Markelle Fultz’ jump shot has improved. But it isn’t anywhere near where the Philadelphia 76ers wants it to be. Last month, ‘BehindCurve’ of Liberty Ballers reported that the Sixers saw new workout clips of Fultz and were encouraged by it. They […]

The Philadelphia 76ers went through one of the weirdest years in recent NBA history last season. One of the main storylines surrounded the first pick in the draft, Markelle Fultz. After he lost his touch on his shot and hit the bench with a mysterious injury, the media began to vociferously cover the rookie’s struggles, […]

A trade between the San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers involving Kawhi Leonard and Markelle Fultz looked possible at points during the offseason. As it turns out, there doesn’t seem to be any evidence that the Spurs wanted Markelle Fultz. ESPN’s Zach Lowe said on The Lowe Post podcast: “There is no evidence that the […]

The Golden State Warriors are the pioneers and gold standard when it comes to concocting a devastating positionless lineup. The Death Lineup, as it is rightly called, has killed the competition en route to three championships so far. Since its proven success, other teams are following suit on modern positionless basketball on their lineups. While […]

After winning the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery and selecting University of Washington standout Markelle Fultz, many thought the Philadelphia 76ers had hit the jackpot. However, in what can only be described as mysterious, he sat out for the majority of the 2017-18 season with a baffling shoulder injury that left the Sixers guard’s shooting stroke in […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz had a bizarre rookie campaign. After playing the first four games of the season, he sat out until the end of March with a mysterious shoulder injury, which was reportedly affecting his shot. However, after a lengthy rehab and the development of a new shooting stroke, it sounds like the […]

It goes without saying that the 2017 NBA Draft boasted some serious star power. Among the players at the forefront was Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum who was taken with the third overall pick. As a result, there has been some speculation regarding whether Tatum has some animosity toward the players selected ahead of him […]

Perhaps no player enters the 2018-19 season with more to prove than Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz. The 2017 No. 1 overall pick was the first player the Sixers actually cashed in assets for, and his injury-plagued rookie season contrasted with flashes of stardom from Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. Fultz played a total of […]

Markelle Fultz’s rookie season with the Philadelphia 76ers did not go according to plan. The 20-year-old only appeared in 14 games due to a problem with his shoulder, but more importantly, a problem with his shot. The Sixers guard seemed to lose the ability to shoot from anywhere outside the paint. Something was clearly off. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers might just get better as a team, even after failing to add a game-changing piece to their equation this offseason. While the 2017-18 Sixers surprised many — not only by making the postseason but snatching the No. 3 seed from the Cleveland Cavaliers — they could make an even bigger splash with […]

Drew Hanlen, trainer of several NBA players including Markelle Fultz of the Philadelphia 76ers, believes that the incoming second-year man will be an All-Star next season if he’s fully healthy. Per Fox Sports 1, Hanlen says that the 20-year-old will immediately become an All-Star upon his return. He also addressed the rumors that the Sixers are being […]

Markelle Fultz played just a total of 14 games last season, his first in the NBA, largely because of a mysterious shoulder injury. Technically, he’s no longer a rookie, but for many fans, he could be considered as such in the 2018-19 campaign, considering the limited amount of time the former No. 1 overall pick […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz is currently in the middle of his preparation for the 2018-19 season after nearly sitting out his entire rookie year in the NBA. Fultz, however, took some time in between his busy schedule to post what seems to be a meaningful public announcement with regards to mental health. https://www.instagram.com/p/BlocexjHNB6/ Fultz […]

Philadelphia 76ers number one pick Markelle Fultz recently completed one of the stranger rookie seasons in memory. After a very solid freshman year at the University of Washington, Fultz looked like he was ready to contribute immediately to any team that drafts him. He was renowned for his smooth handles, floor vision, scoring ability, and […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz dealt with an injury for most of last year. When he made his return, the Sixers’ top pick wasn’t very effective because of his jump shot. He didn’t look comfortable shooting more than a layup which led opposing teams to cheat against him on defense similar to how Ben Simmons is being […]

The Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs completed a trade Wednesday that sent Kawhi Leonard north of the border in return for DeMar DeRozan. The deal also included Danny Green, Jakob Poeltl and a first-round pick. At one point just a few weeks ago, it looked like the Philadelphia 76ers could be the team that […]