Todd

MacCulloch

Although he is feeling better and has been lifting weights and working on his fitness, MacCulloch has not played basketball since going on the injured list with a neurological disease on Feb. 19. ''I don’t think we’re even thinking about playing him,’' coach Larry Brown said. ''I ask him every game. He hasn’t been out on the court, and I haven’t seen him run in months. So I don’t think that would be fair for him.’'

MacCulloch has not played since Feb. 2 of last season due to nerve damage in both of his feet. He was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a genetic disorder that has affected his balance and mobility and conceivably could end his career. The Sixers don’t appear to be counting on him contributing this season.

``We’re going to shut Todd down and try to find real definitive answers,’' coach Larry Brown said before Wednesday night’s game against the Bulls. The Sixers will continue to use Brian Skinner and Derrick Coleman at center.

MacCulloch has a foot disorder that will prevent him from playing professional basketball again.

Coach Larry Brown said that MacCulloch could be finished for the season.

MacCulloch could miss the rest of the season.

MacCulloch’s nerve damage has made him, in Brown’s words, physically unable to perform.

MacCulloch may undergo the same procedure, called tarsal tunnel release surgery, on his right foot if there is improvement with his left foot. He hopes to play next season.

The diagnosis doesn’t help clarify when MacCulloch will return to action. ``There is no definite ruling on his career or on this season,’' Sixers GM Billy King said. MacCulloch is scheduled to see a specialist tomorrow.