Kelly Oubre Jr. signs reported 1-year deal with 76ers

The veteran forward will be joining his fifth team as Philadelphia hopes to snap its streak of East semis exits.

From NBA.com News Services

Updated on September 26, 2023 5:21 PM

Kelly Oubre Jr. is reportedly headed to his fifth NBA team after averaging 20.3 points per game with Charlotte last season.

Veteran small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has officially signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, the team announced Tuesday, inking a reported one-year deal with the team.

welcome to Philly, @KELLYOUBREJR! pic.twitter.com/ltjSI08XUI

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) September 26, 2023

Free agent G/F Kelly Oubre Jr., is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. Oubre — who averaged 20 points for Charlotte last season — could get significant opportunity on the wing with the uncertainty around James Harden.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 18, 2023

Oubre, 27, is coming off a career season in which he averaged 20.3 points and 5.5 rebounds in 48 appearances with the Charlotte Hornets. Having previously played for Washington, Phoenix and Golden State, Oubre is averaging 12.8 points per game through eight NBA seasons.

He joins a Sixers squad looking to get over the hump after losing in the Eastern Conference semifinals in each of the past three seasons.