Philadelphia 76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. is set to return to action next week after recovering from a car accident that left him with a fractured rib. He participated in a shootaround and is targeting a return to practice, with the possibility of playing against the Wizards and the Atlanta Hawks. Oubre plans to play against the Celtics on Friday and could also join the team in games against the New Orleans Pelicans and the Boston Celtics. The recovery comes after being sidelined since Nov. 11 and is expected to mark his return to the court after a month-long absence.
Report: Kelly Oubre Jr. targeting return to action next week (via @liberty_ballers) https://t.co/hW9kQ1nbBG
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76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. is expected to return next week. https://t.co/WOkrQlB1xf https://t.co/n1DbjDTDog
Kelly Oubre Jr. plans to return to action next week after being sidelined with a fractured rib since Nov. 11, per @ShamsCharania. Oubre can play as soon as Wednesday vs. the Wizards. https://t.co/z2HBPqSvD4
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. https://t.co/hTyYMY0TCx
Kelly Oubre Jr. could return to play on Friday vs. Celtics after suffering a broken rib while being struck by a car earlier this month. Love to see it. ❤️ https://t.co/A2g9wj20mZ
Nick Nurse says Kelly Oubre Jr. was part of shootaround today and that he could participate in practice tomorrow and possibly could go with the team to New Orleans and Boston this week.
Kelly Oubre returns to 76ers practice a few weeks after being victim in hit-and-run. https://t.co/odgWq9YZ9o https://t.co/OU2eSafELP
Kelly Oubre Jr. returns to practice with 76ers after recovery from car accident #KellyOubreJr https://t.co/6q8qbCp3bQ