Sixers' Kelly Oubre Jr. gives injury update ahead of Hornets matchup
Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. gives an injury update ahead of a huge matchup with the Charlotte Hornets.
The Philadelphia 76ers will begin a 3-game road trip on Saturday when they take on the Charlotte Hornets, and they may have some reinforcements joining them on the floor. Kelly Oubre Jr. , who has not played since March 10 due to a left elbow sprain, appears that he will return against the Hornets.
The 11-year veteran out of Kansas is having a terrific season averaging 14. 7 points and 4. 8 rebounds while shooting 36.
1% from deep. He has been helpful in a number of areas, and the Sixers would like to have him back out on the floor. "It's felt really good," Oubre told reporters of his elbow.
"A lot of this thing that I've been dealing with has just been inflammation and pain management, and I told the training staff, once I can move my elbow, once I'm able to dribble the ball, shoot the ball, kind of do what I can without any discomfort, I want to play basketball. So, I feel ready to play basketball tomorrow. " So, does this mean Oubre is going to return on Saturday?