76ers guard Markelle Fultz remains out with a shoulder injury that deformed his free throws and eliminated his jumper.
The No. 1 pick is back on the court – and raising eyebrows, though not his right shoulder.
Paul Hudrick of NBC Sports Philadelphia:
Markelle Fultz working on side court #Sixers
— Paul Hudrick (@PaulHudrick) November 6, 2017
And taking shots left-handed 🤔 https://t.co/ux8OvmyLEX
— Paul Hudrick (@PaulHudrick) November 6, 2017
I’m guessing Fultz is just shooting in a way that allows him to run these drills without stressing his shoulder, which he should be resting.
But this saga has been so strange, I can’t rule out Fultz pulling a Tristan Thompson and switching his shooting hand. That unlikely possibility would raise a huge alarm about Fultz.
Hopefully, this isn’t a significant development in his recovery.
The 76ers will also be without Joel Embiid against the Jazz tomorrow. Hudrick:
Bayless and Embiid OUT tomorrow night in Utah #Sixers https://t.co/y0t2UkMZ6V
— Paul Hudrick (@PaulHudrick) November 6, 2017
#Sixers medical update pic.twitter.com/TH3QcdJPaq
— Paul Hudrick (@PaulHudrick) November 6, 2017
Embiid probably isn’t happy, but Philadelphia is right to be careful.