Kelly Oubre Sidelined with Knee Injury; Role Shifts with Paul George's Arrival

Kelly Oubre (knee) will miss at least one game and is slated for re-evaluation over the weekend. Last season, Oubre was the 132nd-ranked fantasy player, averaging 15.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 three-pointers, and 1.8 combined steals and blocks. While he may start in 2024-25, the addition of Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers' lineup is expected to shift Oubre down the offensive pecking order, placing him behind George, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey. His fantasy value might be higher as a primary offensive option off the bench. Oubre's role could see a short-term bump if key players like Embiid miss time due to injury, but his usage in Philadelphia will be significantly different from his time on non-contending teams where he averaged a career-high 20.3 points.