Report: Markelle Fultz to continue meeting with injury specialists

Markelle Fultz has not appeared in each of the last four games with the Philadelphia 76ers as he apparently battles some sort of physical ailment, and he will continue to meet with specialists to determine exactly what that is.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Fultz will continue to visit with specialists next week. His status will be updated by the team once the meetings are complete.

The Sixers expect to update his status with the team following those visits, per a source. https://t.co/LAgz5lFxEe

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 30, 2018

Fultz was benched late in the Sixers’ game against the Phoenix Suns last Monday, and his agent later said he advised the point guard to not take part in any more basketball activities until he sees a specialist for his ailing shoulder. The 76ers said they were blindsided and had no idea Fultz was injured.

In addition to the shoulder injury that appears to date back to last season, Fultz is reportedly also dealing with a wrist issue that is affecting his shooting. The 76ers have not confirmed either injury publicly.

Fultz is averaging just 8.2 points per game on 41.9 percent shooting. At least two teams are reportedly interested in trading for him, but it’s unlikely that any move will be made until the former Washington star proves he is healthy both physically and mentally.