The 76ers can’t get a break.
Second-round pick Shake Melton will miss the upcoming NBA Summer League due to having a stress fracture in his back. The combo guard will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
The Sixers have had a long history of dealing with rookies that missed time due to injuries. The most notable ones were Markelle Fultz, Ben Simmons, Jahlil Okafor, Joel Embiid and Nerlens Noel.
Melton suffered his injury during this summer’s pre-draft process. The 21-year-old also suffered a season-ending broken right hand. The Sixers acquired Melton with the 54th overall pick on June 21.