[Saba Sports News] Philadelphia 76ers player Kelly Oubre Jr. experienced a serious accident over the weekend when he was hit by a car. This incident occurred near his residence in Center City, Philadelphia, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The 27-year-old was treated at a local hospital and is currently in stable condition.
Wojnarowski noted that while Oubre is expected to miss a significant portion of the season, he is anticipated to return to play this year. Further details released by Shams Charania of The Athletic reveal that Oubre suffered broken ribs, along with various cuts and bruises.
The 76ers, who recently won against the Detroit Pistons, are preparing for their next game against the Indiana Pacers, marking the start of a three-game homestand. Oubre, who joined the 76ers on a modest contract in September, has been performing well, averaging 16.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, with a shooting accuracy of 50.0% in the first eight games, starting in five of them.