Philadelphia 76ers set to obtain Kelly Oubre Jr., reports say

Philadelphia’s depth chart is presently uncertain due to the probable addition of James Harden, who is searching to leave his existing group. In light of this, the 76ers have decided to sign Kelly Oubre to a a single-year deal. This selection was announced by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN and later confirmed by Noah Levik of NBC Sports Philadelphia. The contract will be for the veteran minimum, creating it a low-threat move for Philly. Oubre, a 6’7″ wing player, was the ideal totally free agent offered, identified for his potential to score with an typical of 20.three points and five.two rebounds per game final season with Charlotte. Despite the fact that he has regions in his game that require improvement, such as his three-point shooting, general efficiency, passing, and defense, there is nonetheless a part for Oubre in the league and with the Sixers. This signing provides him the chance to showcase his capabilities and potentially safe future contracts.

Just before the addition of Oubre, the 76ers have been organizing to have Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris commence on the wing, with D’Anthony Melton, Danuel Residence Jr., Furkan Korkmaz, and Danny Green as backups (with Green’s contract non-assured). Oubre will now aim to establish himself inside this group, but the whole lineup could undergo alterations if Harden effectively leaves his existing group.