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Philadelphia 76ers: T.J. McConnell isn’t an upgrade over Markelle Fultz

The Philadelphia 76ers are without Markelle Fultz through at least Monday, when he’s scheduled to meet with a shoulder specialist in New York. How the Sixers proceed will depend on the result of that diagnosis — is it something serious, or can Fultz return to playing?

A recent report from The Athletic detailed recurring issues with Fultz’s shoulder, wrist and hands, all linking back to the scapular muscle imbalance the former No. 1 pick dealt with in his rookie season.

For the time being, the Sixers will roll with T.