Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz may be completely done in Philly, according to Keith Pompey of The Inquirer:
The Markelle Fultz shoulder saga, now careening into its 13th month, is sad and could end the second-year guard’s career with the 76ers.
The team seems tired of all the drama, and Fultz looks bad, with conflicting statements about his health dominating media reports off the court and his poor production getting full attention on the court.
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Things had already heated up on Tuesday of last week when Fultz’s agent and lawyer, Raymond Brothers, informed the Sixers that Fultz, who had played in 19 games this season through Thursday, with 15 starts, would not practice or play until he saw a shoulder specialist on Monday in New York. On Wednesday, The Athletic reported that Fultz is also dealing with a right wrist injury in addition to the shoulder ailment. According to that report, sources also said that Fultz would prefer a fresh start with another team. Later, Brothers denied the report.
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The possibility of Fultz moving on is understandable considering how confusing things have been with the Sixers.
For now, however, Fultz is still around the team as if nothing has changed except his playing time. The Sixers keep saying they will do whatever is best for Fultz, but the situation has overshadowed the success the team has had this season.
Some sources have said that, despite the team’s statements, Fultz is no longer in the Sixers’ long-term plans. And they are no longer using his shoulder as an excuse for his performances.
Fultz hasn’t played in the Sixers’ last two games and has been out of the starting lineup since November 14, four days after the team sent Robert Covington and Dario Saric to Minnesota in exchange for Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton.
In 19 games this season, including 15 starts, Fultz has averaged 8.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game while shooting 41.9 percent from the field and 56.8 percent from the foul line.
His now-wonky 3-point stroke resulted in him connecting on just four triples in 14 tries.
