Kelly Oubre Jr. Injury Status Update for March 28th, 2026
The Sixers got some good news today — Kelly Oubre Jr. has been cleared and is officially available to play. Kelly had previously been listed as Questionable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Sixers.
Kelly Oubre Jr. Season Averages
The Sixers get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 41 games, Kelly is averaging 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 32.4 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.4 | 14.7 | 4.8 | 1.7 | 11.2 |
Sixers Performance With & Without Kelly Oubre Jr.
The numbers tell a clear story about Kelly's value to the Sixers. With Kelly in the lineup this season, the team is 22-19. Without him, they've gone 18-14. The Sixers's net rating is 2.0 points worse per 100 possessions when Kelly plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (112.2 vs 116.1), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 22-19 | 18-14 | — |
| Off Rating | 116.1 | 112.2 | -3.9 |
| Def Rating | 115.6 | 113.8 | -1.8 |
| Net Rating | 0.5 | -1.5 | -2.0 |
| PPG | 116.7 | 114.5 | -2.2 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Kelly Oubre Jr. Back
With Kelly back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Jared McCain and Justin Edwards are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Kelly again.
FGA: -4.1 | MPG: -8.8
FGA: -3.7 | MPG: -8.2
Kelly Oubre Jr. Betting Trends
With Kelly returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Sixers have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Jr.) VJ Edgecombe 3PM UNDER: 24-15 (+10.1u, 1.9 / -101 avg. line) Trendon Watford AST UNDER: 11-2 (+9.7u, 3.4 / -110 avg. line)
Kelly is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Sixers and the rest of the league.