Kelly Oubre Jr. Could Play During Restart
Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) is expected to travel with the team for the upcoming restart in Orlando. The Suns are not ready to rule out Oubre yet, according to general manager Jason Jones. It was reported back in mid-June that Oubre was unlikely to play, but the Suns appear to be taking the wait-and-see approach. The Suns are facing an uphill battle for the No. 8 seed, so they don't have much incentive to rush Oubre back to the court. Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson would benefit if Oubre sits out. Bridges could be an interesting cheap option for DFS contests.
Source: Duane Rankin
Phoenix Suns forward Source: Duane Rankin
Kelly Oubre Jr. Remains Sidelined On Friday
Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) will miss his fifth consecutive outing as the team ruled him out with the same knee sprain he suffered against the Toronto Raptors on March 12. The 76ers are far from the playoff race and are one of the most injured teams in the league at the moment, Oubre likely won't be rushed back for any reason. While he watches from the sidelines, Jared Butler, Justin Edwards, and Quentin Grimes have all been quality streaming options. Since Grimes is likely the most rostered, Butler and Edwards give some good value in scoring and guard stats. Edwards recently posted 19 points, two assists, two rebounds, and two steals in their last game on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Philadelphia 76ers forward Source: NBA Injury Report
Kelly Oubre Jr. Ruled Out Versus Thunder
Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) will miss his third straight game on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The veteran scorer has been dealing with a knee sprain, and there isn't a timetable for when he will return. With Oubre on Philadelphia's lengthy injury list, Justin Edwards, Ricky Council IV, and Jalen Hood-Schifino all can take on more significant roles in the rotation. Council IV looks like the best fantasy option of the three, as he posted a double-double two games ago against the Dallas Mavericks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Source: NBA Injury Report
Kelly Oubre Jr. Sits Out Monday's Game
Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) will miss a third straight game on Monday against the Houston Rockets. The veteran scorer is struggling to overcome a knee sprain. With Oubre Jr. joining Philadelphia's lengthy injury list, Justin Edwards, Ricky Council IV, and Jalen Hood-Schifino all have the chance to take on larger roles in the rotation. Council IV looks like the best fantasy option of the trio. He notched a double-double in the last game against the Dallas Mavericks and has averaged 14.3 points with 5.3 rebounds over the past four contests.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Source: NBA Injury Report
Kelly Oubre Jr. Won't Play On Friday
Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) won't play on Friday against Indiana. Oubre had 13 points, five boards, three steals, and one block in Wednesday's loss to Toronto. However, he won't be available on Friday, joining Andre Drummond (toe), Justin Edwards (ankle), Paul George (groin), Quentin Grimes (illness), Tyrese Maxey (back, finger), and Lonnie Walker IV (concussion) on the shelf. As a result, Philly will need to dig deep for production, with Jared Butler, Adem Bona, Jeff Dowtin Jr., Ricky Council IV, and Guerschon Yabusele on tap to see a sizable bump in scoring opportunities.
Source: Kyle Nuebeck
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Source: Kyle Nuebeck
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