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We have a diagnosis for Markelle Fultz. It’s Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOC).
It’s a nerve/vein/artery compression issue that severely affects the neck and shoulder area, which is why Fultz hasn’t looked good shooting the ball. And with that, he’s out indefinitely.
But he could be back soon, per Woj:
The Sixers are calling Fultz out "indefinitely" but there's optimism that he can return within an approximate range of three to six weeks, league sources tell ESPN. Timetable will depend upon success of rehab to ease symptoms and pain tolerance.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 4, 2018
That’s interesting. He’ll also rehab in Los Angeles.
Overall, this sounds like we may have found the definite problem that’s lasted a year and a half. But who knows if this is the end or just another part to a crazy saga.
As for the rest of the team, they take on Toronto tonight at 8 PM on NBC Sports Philadelphia and nationally on ESPN. There are some distractions when playing in Toronto, according to Jimmy Butler.
Also, check out a new episode of the Crossing Broadcast.
The Roundup:
The Phillies lost out on Patrick Corbin. He won’t be a Yankee either. Instead, he’ll be a member of the Washington Nationals. Sucks for him.
So with that, J.A. Happ is a target again. Also consider a trade with the Giants for Madison Bumgarner.
After Monday night’s win over the Redskins, Doug Pederson had his day-after press conference. The Birds are on a short week with the Cowboys coming up on Sunday.
A sad note: Derek Barnett’s brother died in a car crash back in Tennessee.
Chuck Fletcher arrived in Philadelphia:
The man with the plan has arrived! Chuck Fletcher is ready for Day 1 on the job. #LetsGoFlyers pic.twitter.com/dNVHyiKAp8
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 4, 2018
And with that, the team hired Rick Wilson as an assistant coach. He worked with Dave Hakstol at North Dakota:
"The game runs in his blood and in his veins."
Coach Hakstol met with the media to discuss the hiring of Rick Wilson as our new assistant coach and what qualities he brings to the staff. #LetsGoFlyers. https://t.co/t53tFAPIds
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 4, 2018
In college hoops, Penn crushed Miami (FL) 89-75 at home. The Quakers are 7-2 on the year, their best start since the 1994-95 season. Also, Bucknell hammered La Salle 92-79. The Explorers are still winless under Ashley Howard. Penn and La Salle play each other on Saturday.
In other sports news, the NHL has granted Seattle with an expansion franchise. They’ll begin play in 2021.
Speaking of hockey, Auston Matthews did this last night against Buffalo:
When @AM34 wins it in @EASPORTSNHL OT, you know it's gonna be electric. https://t.co/NpkrkEat7s
— NHL (@NHL) December 5, 2018
Former Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant is transferring to Missouri.
In the news, Philadelphia has been named “City of the Year” by GQ.
George H. W. Bush’s funeral is today, and Bob Dole provided one of the more powerful moments this year:
WATCH: Former Sen. Bob Dole is helped out of his wheelchair to salute the casket of George H.W. Bush in the U.S. Capitol. pic.twitter.com/BeIz3USrHr
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 4, 2018
Chris is the Morning Roundup writer on Crossing Broad. He recently graduated from Syracuse University and was the video coordinator for the men's lacrosse team. He's previously covered the Philadelphia Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7 and KYW Newsradio 1060. Chris is also a Production Assistant at ESPN and the Managing Editor for the college lacrosse website College Crosse.