NBA fans must certainly want to know more about the current injury status of Kelly Oubre Jr. as well as his expected return to the Philadelphia 76erx. As some of the members of the basketball community might have heard, Oubre was signed on by the 76ers this NBA offseason from the Charlotte Hornets. Since the team ended up trading away James Harden, there is no denying that the roster has a spot for someone like Kelly.
Unfortunately, the 76ers star suffered a serious off-court injury, missed several weeks of basketball, and has been sidelined from the action. Considering that the majority of NBA stars undergo in-game injuries, fans were slightly more concerned about Oubre Jr and his particular circumstances. With that being said, let us take a closer look at his injury update status and find out more.
Kelly Oubre Jr. is targeting a return to the Philadelphia 76ers in the upcoming weeks
Fans were undoubtedly caught off guard when news broke out that Kelly Oubre Jr. had suffered a car accident and was severely injured. The accident occurred back on November 11, 2023. Although the specific details regarding the accident were not made too clear, it was soon revealed that the 76ers star had sustained broken ribs.
After suffering a fractured rib on Nov. 11, Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is targeting a return to action next week, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. There is a chance Oubre plays as soon as Wednesday at Wizards. The 76ers also host Atlanta at home next Friday. pic.twitter.com/hTyYMY0TCx
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 30, 2023
Upon hearing this, many presumed that Oubre would be out of action for several months or even the entire season. After all, being hit by a car on the street is worlds apart from being injured in a basketball game. However, recent reports from Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania reveal that Kelly is making good progress and might make his return to action as soon as next week.
Although the 76ers started off the NBA season very well, the team currently holds a record of 12 wins and 6 losses, giving it the 4th spot in a growingly competitive Eastern Conference. Therefore, the team could certainly use a solid wing defender in Oubre, especially when hoping to defend the other top guards in the league.
We look forward to his surprisingly quick return to the court and hope that this car accident has not reduced his basketball abilities and quality of play.