Kelly Oubre Jr. Aiming To Return Next Week
5 months agoAfter 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
Source: Shams Charania - The Athletic