KELLY OUBRE JR. NEWS

Charlotte faces Minnesota, aims to end road slide

Charlotte will try to break its seven-game road losing streak when the Hornets take on Minnesota

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • Associated Press

San Antonio takes on Charlotte on 13-game losing streak

San Antonio aims to break its 13-game skid when the Spurs play Charlotte

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Rules self out through break Oubre suggested Thursday that he expects to transition into a smaller brace to protect his surgically repaired left hand, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. He antic...

Impact Oubre has been on the mend from Jan. 5 surgery for just under a month and hasn't made much in the way of tangible progress over the past few weeks while waiting for his hand to heal. At this point, Oubre has been limited to taking part in pregame conditioning work and putting up shots strictly with his right, non-shooting hand, but the 27-year-old is optimistic he'll be able to accelerate his recovery once he sheds the splint he has on his left hand for a sleeker brace. Once healthy, Oubre tentatively projects to settle into a role as the Hornets' sixth man, though the Charlotte roster could look different following next week's trade deadline.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte plays Chicago on home losing streak

Charlotte will aim to stop its five-game home slide when the Hornets face Chicago

JANUARY 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Analyzing the Kelly Oubre Trade Market This is the second article in a series of three looking at the trade market for Charlotte’s expiring contracts Mason Plumlee, Kelly Oubre an...

JANUARY 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tim Hardaway Jr.? Bojan Bogdanovic? Kelly Oubre Jr.? Cleveland Cavaliers on the hunt for a wing upgrade The Cleveland Cavaliers, currently with the fourth-best record in the Eastern Conference and a gaping hole at small forward, are on the hunt...

JANUARY 10, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Latest Injury Update on Kelly Oubre Jr. Some good news for the Hornets.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Charlotte faces Milwaukee on 3-game slide

Charlotte aims to stop its three-game slide with a win over Milwaukee

JANUARY 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Kelly Oubre to Undergo Surgery to Repair a Torn Hand Ligament | SLAM The Charlotte Hornets announced Kelly Oubre would undergo surgery to repair a torn ligament in his shooting hand. The procedure is set for T...

JANUARY 4, 2023 • SLAMONLINE.COM

Podcast | Bright Spark Mark + Oubre Injury Impact James and Chase catch-up following the Christmas break and have a multitude of topics to hit. The impact of Kelly Oubre’s injury on the team...

JANUARY 4, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Hornets' Kelly Oubre to undergo surgery on his left hand

The Charlotte Hornets say guard Kelly Oubre Jr. will undergo surgery this week for a torn ligament in his left hand

JANUARY 3, 2023 • Associated Press

BREAKING: Kelly Oubre Jr. to Undergo Surgery, Miss Several Weeks The injury bug continues to haunt the Hornets.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out at least one month Oubre will undergo surgery on a torn ligament in his left hand and will be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Per Charania, Oubre suffered the hand injury during the first week of the season but has been playing through the issue. Shockingly, the lefty has still been able to average a career-high 20.2 points despite pain in his shooting hand, but it appears the issue wasn't getting any better. Oubre will be shut down for at least a month following his surgery, which should open up more playing time for Jalen McDaniels, Dennis Smith, Mark Williams and JT Thor.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morant, Memphis set for matchup against Charlotte

Ja Morant leads Memphis into a matchup with Charlotte averaging 27.2 points per game

JANUARY 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Not playing Monday Oubre (hand) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Oubre is set to miss a second straight game and third of Charlotte's last four, and that's not a positive sign for a team that's already quite thin when it comes to reliable offensive weapons. Oubre's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Grizzlies, and his absence should translate into more minutes for the likes of Jalen McDaniels and JT Thor. Oubre averaged 20.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game across 14 December contests.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James leads Los Angeles against Charlotte after 47-point game

Los Angeles visits the Charlotte Hornets after LeBron James scored 47 points in the Lakers' 130-121 win against the Atlanta Hawks

JANUARY 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Ruled out Saturday Oubre (hand) will not play in Saturday's game against the Nets.

Impact Oubre was listed as doubtful before being cleared for Thursday's game but re-aggravated the injury in the contest and will take Saturday off to allow the sprained left hand to heal. Jalen McDaniels and JT Thor should pick up the brunt of Oubre's vacated minutes. His next chance to take the floor will come Monday versus the Lakers.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Durant, Nets set for matchup against the Hornets

Kevin Durant leads Brooklyn into a matchup with Charlotte averaging 29.9 points per game

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Kelly Oubre Jr. Leaves Game vs Thunder with Hand Injury Not good news for the Hornets.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Exits with hand sprain Oubre has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Thunder due to a left hand sprain.

Impact This is the same injury that Oubre had heading into Thursday's matchup, so it appears as though he's aggravated his pre-existing issue. Bryce McGowens and Jalen McDaniels could see additional minutes the rest of the way as a result.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Oubre (hand) will play in Thursday's game against the Thunder after being tabbed as doubtful, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact In a surprising turn of events, Oubre will be active Thursday after missing the team's most recent contest due to a sprained left hand. Jalen Mcdaniels will be in line for less work with Oubre back, however, Oubre may not receive his usual workload considering he was initially listed as doubtful and will likely be playing through the injury.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Thursday Oubre (hand) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Oubre was unavailable Tuesday against the Warriors due to a sprained left hand, and he appears to be on track for a second consecutive absence Thursday. Jalen McDaniels will likely see increased playing time once again during Thursday's matchup.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte plays Oklahoma City, looks to break home losing streak

Charlotte will try to break its five-game home slide when the Hornets take on Oklahoma City

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Kelly Oubre Jr. Ruled Out vs Warriors The Charlotte Hornets will be without a key piece of the rotation tonight.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Won't play Tuesday Oubre won't play in Tuesday's game against Golden State due to a left hand sprain.

Impact This is the first report of Oubre's hand injury, as the forward posted 15 points, five rebounds and one assist in 33 minutes during the Hornets' loss to the Blazers on Monday. With Oubre out, Jalen McDaniels is a candidate to see increased usage versus the Warriors.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE