Kelly Oubre Jr. and the Philadelphia 76ers make a statement about who they really are after a win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
The 76ers still think Joel Embiid, who’s played in just 13 games this season, is a franchise-level player. “We’re still really happy with Joel,” 76ers majority owner Josh Harris told The Athletic
Oubre contributed 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and four steals over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 117-104 win over Sacramento.
Coach Nick Nurse gives a ton of praise to Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. for the progress he has made.
Oubre racked up 20 points (8-18 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and five assists in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 118-104 victory over the Lakers. The veteran wing has scored at least 20 points in three straight games,
NBA rumors suggest the Philadelphia 76ers may explore trades as Joel Embiid's injury fuels speculation about becoming sellers.
The Philadelphia 76ers have been, by far, the most disappointing team in the NBA this season. Acquiring Paul George in the offseason to pair with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid was expected to be a massive move, but the 76ers are just 19-27 through 46 games.
With a rough season almost halfway complete, 76ers center Joel Embiid has more frustration around him for a myriad of reasons.
Rivers spent three seasons navigating the NBA gantlet peppered with Embiid health issues. The former MVP has played in only 13 of the Sixers’ 41 games.
Sixers 132, Cavs 129 Philadelphia snaps a 7-game losing streak in unlikely fashion, winning a 3-point shootout with the East-leading Cavs. Paul George led the way for the
Maxey scored 43 points for the Sixers, who again played without All-Stars Joel Embiid and Paul George among others.
CAMDEN, N.J. -- When the Philadelphia 76ers brought in Kelly Oubre Jr. on a veteran's minimum ... I still say he's at his best with Joel (Embiid). He’s just such a threat to cut to the rim ...