Mon Jun 3 | 09:29 | 76ers Want To Retain Kelly Oubre Jr. |
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is heading toward unrestricted free agency, but he could still remain in the City of Brotherly Love. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Oubre Jr. is among the players who the 76ers are most eager to re-sign in the summer. However, keeping Oubre Jr. might get complicated due to financial reasons. The 28-year-old was on a minimum-salary deal in 2023-24, and he will definitely be more expensive after enjoying a good campaign in Philadelphia. Oubre Jr. averaged 15.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.1 steals across 30.2 minutes. |
Source: Keith Pompey | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 30 | 18:53 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Good To Go On Tuesday |
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (illness) will play in Game 5 against the Knicks on Tuesday. He skipped the morning shootaround due to an illness, which raised some questions regarding his availability for the contest, but the team has officially listed him as available. Oubre Jr. has shot a fantastic 46.2 percent from deep in the playoffs, but his scoring average has dropped to 12.0 points. Across 35.5 minutes of action, he's also notched 3.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 2.0 steals. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Mar 29 | 12:37 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Fined $50K For Taunting Officials |
The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse and forward Kelly Oubre Jr. $50K each for "verbally abusing and directing an obscene gesture toward game officials." The incident occurred at the conclusion of Wednesday's 108-107 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Clippers after the referees missed a foul call on Kawhi Leonard on Oubre's layup attempt at the buzzer. Although this has no effect on his fantasy value, Oubre is returning top-60 numbers in points leagues during the last month of play. The 28-year-old swingman is averaging 19.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.4 three-pointers over his last 13 games, but Oubre will have to deal with a Cleveland Cavaliers defense on Friday that ranks second in the Eastern Conference in efficiency rating (109.0). |
Source: Marc J. Spears - ESPN.com | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Mar 26 | 22:36 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Questionable Versus The Clippers |
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (shoulder) is considered questionable for Wednesday's clash with the Los Angeles Clippers. He didn't play in Monday's loss to Sacramento because of shoulder soreness. As a result, Nicolas Batum slid into the starting lineup. However, Batum was held scoreless, so he'll be hard to trust from a fantasy standpoint if Oubre misses another contest. Instead, Buddy Hield, who also had a rough showing, has a much higher fantasy upside. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 25 | 21:46 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Ruled Out Monday |
On Monday, Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (shoulder) will not suit up against the Sacramento Kings. He is suffering from a sore left shoulder. The 28-year-old was added to the injury report as a game-time decision, and after testing his shoulder in pregame warmups, he is now listed as out. 31-year-old Buddy Hield will likely start at small forward with Oubre Jr. sidelined. |
Source: Gina Mizell | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 11 | 00:16 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Earns A Double-Double Sunday |
Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. recorded a double-double while providing 18 points (6-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-9 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and three steals in 33 minutes during a 79-73 win over New York on Sunday. He is on the court around 29.2 minutes per game, averaging 14.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists. The 28-year-old has now grabbed 10 or more rebounds in two games this season. Both contests ended in double-doubles. |
Source: @NBA | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Mar 2 | 19:06 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Could Miss Sunday's Game |
Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Oubre has a chance of returning to the court after sitting out on Friday due to right shoulder soreness. Kyle Lowry moved into the starting five with Oubre unavailable. Lowry played well with 15 points, six rebounds, and 10 assists in 36 minutes of action. He could be worth a look as a streaming option if Oubre is forced to miss another game. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Mar 1 | 18:38 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Out Against Hornets |
Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (shoulder) is out for Friday's contest versus the Charlotte Hornets. Oubre is experiencing soreness in his right shoulder, and it's enough to keep him out on Friday. The 28-year-old swingman is losing steam over his last five games (three starts), amassing only 9.6 points on 36.4% shooting from the floor, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.6 swipes in 29.0 minutes per contest. Oubre looks to return on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. A great matchup with a dismal Hornets team is in store for Kyle Lowry, Oubre's replacement in Philly's first unit, as Charlotte owns the fourth-worst defensive efficiency rating (117.1) and are allowing the fourth-worst opponent field-goal percentage (49.6%) in basketball. Lowry is worth streaming in season-long fantasy leagues in a pinch, and the veteran floor general is a decent budget option in DFS on Friday. |
Source: Keith Pompey - The Philadelphia Inquirer | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Mar 1 | 17:13 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Questionable For Friday's Matchup |
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (shoulder) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Friday's encounter with the Hornets. He's a late addition to the injury report with a sore right shoulder. 76ers head coach Nick Nurse might have to switch up his starting lineup again after inserting Oubre Jr. back into the first unit on Tuesday versus Boston. If Oubre Jr. won't be available, Nicolas Batum might get a fresh opportunity in the starting five against his former team in a very favorable matchup. The Hornets are ranked 27th in defensive efficiency, and Milwaukee has just crushed them in back-to-back games. Philadelphia should be capable of something similar Friday night. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Dec 4 2023 | 15:24 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Set To Return Against Wizards |
Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (ribs) was a full participant in Monday's practice and will play on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. It marks quite the turnaround for Oubre, who was hit by a vehicle and suffered a fractured rib on Nov. 1. The 27-year-old was seamlessly fitting in for the Sixers before the incident, submitting 16.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.8 three-pointers, and 1.4 steals in 29.0 minutes per game over eight contests. It's the final call for fantasy managers across all formats to ensure Oubre isn't floating around any waiver wires. Though Oubre could see a minutes restriction of sorts in his return from an 11-game absence, his comeback should bounce Nicolas Batum (finger) back to head coach Nick Nurse's second unit on Wednesday. Oubre returns to a "revenge-game" narrative against Washington, who traded him away during the 2018-19 season. |
Source: Keith Pompey - The Philadelphia Inquirer | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Nov 30 2023 | 18:25 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Aiming To Return Next Week |
After suffering a fractured rib on Nov. 11, Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (ribs) is targeting a return to play next week that could come as soon as Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. Oubre was reportedly a full participant in Thursday's practice and joined Philadelphia on their current two-game road trip but will be out of action against the Boston Celtics on Friday. Oubre is less than three weeks removed from being struck by a vehicle. The talented 27-year-old scorer has nearly been a top-50 guy in category fantasy leagues this year, turning in 16.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.8 threes, and 1.4 steals in 29.0 minutes per game over eight contests. Make sure Oubre isn't sitting on any waiver wires at this point. Nicolas Batum (finger), who also practiced fully Thursday, should handle an expanded role with Oubre sitting out on Friday, averaging a somewhat useful 7.1 points, 1.9 triples, and 0.9 blocks in 26.3 minutes over his last seven games. |
Source: Shams Charania - The Athletic | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Nov 28 2023 | 15:58 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Traveling With Team, Still Out Wednesday |
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse says forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (ribs) will join the team on their current two-game road trip, which begins with a contest on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Nurse is still not sure when Oubre might return but confirms it won't come on Wednesday against the Pelicans. Oubre does seem to have a fighting chance for a return against the Celtics on Friday, however, after participating in Monday's shootaround, which would be a remarkable turnaround after he was struck by a vehicle and sustained rib injuries on Nov. 11. The 27-year-old three-level scorer is nearly presenting top-50 value in nine-category fantasy leagues this year, recording 16.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.8 threes, and 1.4 steals in 29.0 minutes per game. Nicolas Batum will handle an expanded role for at least one more night, averaging a modest 7.8 points, 2.0 triples, and 1.0 blocks in 28.8 minutes over his last six games. |
Source: Ky Carlin - USA Today | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Nov 27 2023 | 21:37 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Participates In Shootaround |
Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (rib) was able to participate in shootaround on Monday. This is an encouraging sign as Oubre is set to be re-evaluated on Tuesday. Oubre has been making fantastic progress considering he was hit by a car a few weeks ago. It sounds like Oubre is nearing a return to the court, but more information should be known on Tuesday. In the meantime, Nicolas Batum should continue starting for the Sixers. |
Source: Keith Pompey | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Nov 21 2023 | 21:59 | Kelly Oubre Jr. To Be Re-Evaluated In One Week |
Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (ribs) was able to participate in individual workouts on Tuesday. This is extremely impressive considering Oubre was hit by a car less than two weeks ago. Now, Oubre is back on the court and preparing to get back into NBA action. It sounds like the plan is for the Sixers to re-evaluate Oubre in a week. After that, Oubre might be ready to return to action, but we'll wait and see. Fantasy managers should continue to hang onto Oubre as it sounds like he could be nearing a return. In his absence, Nicolas Batum should continue seeing increased playing time, but he isn't much of a fantasy option. |
Source: Derek Bodner | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Nov 20 2023 | 18:53 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Returns To Practice On Monday |
Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (ribs) returned to practice on Monday for the first time since he was struck by a car earlier this month. Reports came out that he could return to the court earlier than originally expected and his return to practice is an indicator of his sped-up recovery process. With that being said, he only participated in individual, non-contact work. Nicolas Batum will remain in the starting lineup until Oubre can get back on the floor. |
Source: Keith Pompey - Philadelphia Inquirer | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Nov 15 2023 | 20:20 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Could Return By Late November |
Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (ribs) was expected to miss significant time after being struck by a car earlier this month. However, it sounds like Oubre has a chance at getting back on the court as early as the end of November. That is a great development as it sounds like Oubre is already doing light work at the Sixers practice facility. In the meantime, Robert Covington and Nicolas Batum have been asked to pick up more minutes in the rotation. Neither of them are anything more than a deep league option right now. Fantasy managers who have Oubre rostered might want to hold onto him as it sounds like he could be back on the court sooner than expected. |
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Nov 12 2023 | 14:17 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Suffers A Fractured Rib |
Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (rib) will be re-evaluated in one week after getting struck by a car while walking near his home on Saturday night. He suffered a fractured rib, which is better news than expected, especially since there weren't many details surrounding his injury initially. But fortunately, it appears Oubre could be back sooner than anticipated, so fantasy managers could get him back in the lineup sooner rather than later. The 27-year-old, who signed with the Sixers as a free agent, has played well this season, averaging 16.3 points and 5.1 rebounds in eight appearances. However, until he returns, Nicolas Batum is expected to work his way into the starting lineup, with Robert Covington potentially getting more minutes from the bench. |
Source: Derek Bodner | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Nov 12 2023 | 03:20 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Struck By A Car, Out Sunday |
Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (undisclosed) was struck by a car while walking near his residence on Saturday night. He was transported to a Philadelphia hospital after suffering undisclosed injuries. Fortunately, the 27-year-old has since been released. Oubre has played well in his first season with the Sixers, averaging 16.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in eight appearances. He won't play in Sunday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. But until fantasy managers receive some clarity regarding Oubre's condition, it's anyone's guess how long he'll be out. In the meantime, Robert Covington and Nicolas Batum could see additional minutes, with one of those players expected to slide into the starting lineup on Sunday. Without question, Covington and Batum have enough upside to be considered viable options in deeper formats, although they are still risky fantasy options. |
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Oct 17 2023 | 09:46 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Impresses As Starter With All-Around Performance |
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. joined the starting unit for Monday's preseason clash with Brooklyn and had a busy night with a game-high 21 points, four rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks in 33 minutes. He finished with 9-for-24 shooting, hitting 3-for-9 from downtown. Oubre Jr.'s shooting could've been better, but he made up for it in other areas. The 27-year-old can score at will at times, but he finds himself in a complicated situation in Philly and definitely shouldn't be expected to get anywhere near the career-high 20.3 points he had with the Hornets last season. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Sep 22 2023 | 14:40 | Kelly Oubre Jr. Expected To Sign With 76ers |
Free-agent forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The 27-year-old hasn't seen any suitors while hanging around in free agency until now, even though he averaged 20.3 points per game for the Hornets last year. He would provide some much-needed offense outside of just Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, especially if James Harden is moved. It's unclear whether or not he would join the starting five until the Harden domino falls. Either way, he should become one of their top offensive role players. |
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski | RotoBaller.com |