Sixers rule Kelly Oubre Jr. out vs. Celtics, could return vs. Wizards

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The Philadelphia 76ers continue waiting on the return of Kelly Oubre Jr. The versatile forward out of Kansas is dealing with a rib fracture after being struck by a vehicle on Nov. 11. He has missed 10 games. He is traveling with the Sixers on their current road trip. Though he missed Wednesday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, there was hope Oubre would be able to return against the Boston Celtics. However, the Sixers on Thursday ruled Oubre out for Friday’s game. There is hope he could return to the floor against the Washington Wizards on Dec. 6. 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 Oubre is averaging 16.3 points and 5.1 rebounds. He is shooting 37.8% from deep on the season. The Sixers are missing Oubre’s ability to play on both ends of the floor, leaving Philadelphia to piece a stopgap together until the veteran can return. The Sixers are 5-5 in the 10 games without him. Move or not move: Predicting what Sixers do with trade candidates at deadlineNBA Power Rankings: Sixers, Celtics battle it out for the top spotNick Nurse admits Sixers must do a better job keeping their composure Email Sign up Like this article? Sign up for the Sixers Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning An error has occured Please re-enter your email address. Thanks for signing up! You'll now receive the top Sixers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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