PHILADELPHIA _ Markelle Fultz is out indefinitely, again.
The second-year guard will be out for approximately six weeks, according to team sources, after concluding outside consultations regarding his shoulder. Physical therapy has been recommended to treat thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS).
The Sixers released an update saying that TOS "involves compression or irritation in the thoracic outlet (area between lower neck and upper chest)."
Fultz has been evaluated by more than 10 specialists across multiple disciplines since the beginning of the offseason according to team sources. This most recent diagnosis of TOS came after his final consultation on Tuesday, and it is the first time this season that not playing has been recommended.
No structural damage or nerve damage was found in any of Fultz's evaluations and surgery has not been recommended.
