The Philadelphia 76ers will learn more about Markelle Fultz's status this week, after he wraps up appointments with specialists to learn about the condition of his right shoulder. Barring a medical explanation for Fultz's difficulty shooting from the perimeter, the Sixers will have to figure out how to proceed with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft, who was yet to perform in the NBA like he did during his lone season at the University of Washington.
Philadelphia's deal for All-Star wing Jimmy Butler accelerated the team's timetable for competing in the Eastern Conference, and at this point Fultz doesn't appear capable of contributing to that goal.