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Sixers Cautious About Key Player’s Availability vs Raptors

Kelly Oubre is questionable for the Sixers against the Jazz.
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Feb 7, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) is defended by Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (00) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Feb 7, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) is defended by Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (00) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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When it comes to being healthy and available for the Philadelphia 76ers this season, Kelly Oubre has been one of the best in that category as he’s appeared in 59 of the team’s 63 games.

Unfortunately, Oubre has been dealing with a setback lately. According to the official NBA injury report, Oubre is battling a right ankle sprain heading into the Sixers’ Wednesday night matchup against the Toronto Raptors. He is questionable to play in Toronto.

On Monday night, the Sixers closed out a back-to-back set with a matchup on the road against the Atlanta Hawks. Leading up to the game, Oubre was questionable. Eventually, the Sixers downgraded Oubre and sat him for the first time in a few games.

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Mar 9, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr (9) controls the ball against the Utah Jazz in the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images | Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

When Oubre last played on March 9 against the Utah Jazz, the veteran appeared on the court for 19 minutes. During that time, he shot 3-7 from the field to score six points. He also had two rebounds and two assists during the Sixers’ four-point win over Utah.

This season, Oubre appeared in 59 games for the Sixers. In his second season with the team, the veteran is averaging 15 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals in nearly 35 minutes of action.

If Oubre can’t play on Wednesday, it would mark his sixth absence of the year. The Sixers are looking to get back in the winner’s column after losing four of their last five games.

In Toronto, the Raptors and the Sixers will tip at 7:30 PM ET.

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JUSTIN GRASSO

Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s Philadelphia 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia Threads: @JGrassoMedia

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