The examination of Markelle Fultz's shoulder will last until Wednesday.

The examination of the right shoulder of Markelle Fultz, goalkeeper of the Philadelphia 76ers, will continue until Wednesday in New York and no decision as to his next steps is expected before the end of the week, ESPN sources told the league.

Fultz's agent and lawyer, Raymond Brothers, informed the Sixers that Fultz would seek further notice on his shoulder before returning to court – a decision the organization left to Fultz and his representatives.

Fultz, the number one choice in the 2017 NBA draft, has lost the ability to achieve and track long shots, and internal and external debates have taken place on how confusing this circumstance is. physical or mental. Before Fultz moved away last week, it seemed that T.J. McConnell would take the majority of Fultz's minutes as the Sixers' point guard.

Over the past few weeks, the Sixers have stopped listening to McConnell's commercial openings, sources said, reflecting the fact that the organization knows it will rely more on him now. . McConnell may be a free agent this summer.

The Sixers (14-8) continue to expect Fultz to return to the team and reclaim a role on the bench, sources said.