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Austin Krell: VJ Edgecombe and Kelly Oubre Jr. officially available.
Being relegated to a supportive teammate is tough for Kelly Oubre Jr. The 76ers small forward was having a great season before spraining the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee against the Detroit Pistons on Nov.
The Sixers look like a surefire playoff contender in an Eastern Conference without much certainty. How high can they climb?
Kelly Oubre Jr. reacts to his return to the floor after the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Washington Wizards at home.
Now that Kelly Oubre Jr. has returned to the lineup, the 76ers aren’t just getting another body back; they’re reintroducing one of the few wings on the roster capable of shifting momentum without a set being drawn up for him.
The Sixers have two rotation forwards set to return from long-term injuries in the near future. How will head coach Nick Nurse's rotation change when Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford get back on the floor?
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Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr., Trendon Watford all questionable as the Sixers host the Wizards
The Sixers may be welcoming back their two injured forwards while Joel Embiid lives perpetually on the injury report
Paul George keeps taking up the slack. The center rotation between Joel Embiid remains in flux. And Kelly Oubre Jr. must regain his shooting rhythm. But in the meantime, his effort has been a huge asset.