CBS/AP PHILADELPHIA — Kelly Oubre Jr., a guard for the Philadelphia 76ers, made his way back to the team’s practice area on Tuesday, three days after being hit by a car that left the scene in Center City and breaking his ribs.
The Sixers head coach, Nick Nurse, stated, “He’s in good spirits,” prior to the team’s NBA In-Season Tournament matchup with the Indiana Pacers. “He took a brief break to ride the exercise bike. Thus, he is doing alright.Kelly Oubre Jr., a guard with the 76ers, returns to the team’s practice space three days after being hit by a car.
James Harden’s story ended on October 31st, when the Philadelphia 76ers traded him to the Los Angeles Clippers, sending the ten-time All-Star guard and veteran forward PJ Tucker packing.
Tucker joined the Sixers on a three-year contract, but his tenure was brief as he only made 78 appearances in the regular season after joining the team two summers prior.
Tucker was going through a significant transition, going from a full-time starter in Philadelphia to a reserve in Los Angeles. He saw the court for less than 15 minutes per game in Los Angeles, a decline from his average of over 20 minutes per game with the Sixers.
Tucker has been completely cut from the starting lineup following his first stint of 12 games with the Clippers. On November 27, Tucker made his final appearance of the season, playing six minutes against the Denver Nuggets.
It is officially less than a month until the NBA trade deadline. Although Tucker’s deal makes it difficult for a contender to consider his services at this stage in his career, you might still think of him as a potential trade possibility out of LA.
Tucker, who is 38 years old, is earning little more than $11 million this year. His contract includes a player option that would enable him to earn $11.5 million the following season.
Tucker, an Action Network senior NBA writer, “would prefer a new home where he can contribute.”
Tucker may have a market, but the circumstances are said to be complex for a number of reasons. First off, by trading Tucker, the Clippers don’t want to bolster a direct contender for the championship. Even if the veteran forward hasn’t been helpful for LA on the court, a lot of coaches and players have talked about Tucker’s impact, which suggests that the forward is still valuable for teams hoping to advance far in the playoffs.
