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Markelle Fultz Received Cortisone Shot In Shoulder, Agent Revises

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – An agent for Sixers first overall pick Markelle Fultz is clarifying his statements made to ESPN regarding fluid being drained from the guard's shoulder.

"He had a cortisone shot on Oct. 5, which means fluid was put into his shoulder -- not taken out," agent Raymond Brothers told ESPN on Tuesday night. "My intention earlier was to let people know that he's been experiencing discomfort. We will continue to work with (Sixers general manager) Bryan Colangelo and the medical staff."

Brothers originally stated that "Markelle had a shoulder injury and fluid drained out of the back of his shoulder" and that "he literally cannot raise up his arms to shoot the basketball."

Sixers officials tell ESPN that the cortisone shot was administered several weeks ago and that Fultz's inflammation and symptoms have improved.

No decision has been made for Fultz to miss any games.

He is shooting 33 percent from the floor and 50 percent from the free throw line. He has averaged 19 minutes in the Sixers' four games.

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