Sources: Fultz’s shoulder exam goes to midweek

Examinations of Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz‘s right shoulder will extend through Wednesday in New York and no decision on his next steps is expected until later in the week, league sources told ESPN.

Fultz’s agent and attorney, Raymond Brothers, informed the Sixers that Fultz would seek further opinions on his shoulder before a return to the court — a decision that the organization has left to Fultz and his representatives.

Fultz, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft, has lost the ability to carry out and follow through on long jump shots, and there’s been internal and external debate about how much of this perplexing circumstance is physical vs. mental. Before Fultz stepped away last week, it appeared that guard T.J. McConnell would be taking over a majority of Fultz’s minutes as the 76ers backup point guard.

In recent weeks, the Sixers stopped listening to trade overtures on McConnell, sources said, a reflection of the fact that the organization knows it’ll be leaning more heavily on McConnell now. McConnell can be a free agent this summer.

The Sixers continue to expect that Fultz will return to the team and reclaim a role off the bench, sources said.