Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz is out indefinitely and will undergo physical therapy after being diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, the team announced Tuesday:
The Sixers’ official statement on guard Markelle Fultz … who remains out indefinitely: pic.twitter.com/G3DduAYEJa
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) December 4, 2018
The news was first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski:
Agent Raymond Brothers: “Markelle (Fultz) has been diagnosed with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, (TOS), a physical injury.
TOS affects nerves between the neck and shoulder resulting in abnormal functional movement and range of motion, thus severely shoot a basketball…”— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 4, 2018
Clarification: “…thus severely limiting Markelle’s ability to shoot a basketball. TOS is treatable by physical therapy.”
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 4, 2018
According to Wojnarowski, there is “optimism” that Fultz can return within three to six weeks.
The Sixers are calling Fultz out "indefinitely" but there's optimism that he can return within an approximate range of three to six weeks, league sources tell ESPN. Timetable will depend upon success of rehab to ease symptoms and pain tolerance.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 4, 2018
Fultz was away from the Sixers to see a shoulder specialist.
Meanwhile, Keith Pompey of The Inquirer reported last month that the former No. 1-overall draft pick is no longer in the team’s long-term plans.
