Hornets Provide Injury Update on Kelly Oubre Jr.

Charlotte gets some bench help back.

Schuyler Callihan | Feb 24, 2023

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Kelly Oubre Jr. has missed the last 24 games recovering from torn ligament in his left hand that required surgery. During that stretch, the Hornets went 7-17, including a seven-game losing streak before winning the final two games prior to the All-Star break.

Oubre is expected to return to action and has been upgraded to available for tonight's road game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

In 35 games this season, Oubre is averaging 20.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game while shooting 42% from the field and 31% from three-point range.

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Published Feb 24, 2023

SCHUYLER CALLIHAN

schuylercallihan(at)gmail.com Twitter:@Callihan_ Schuyler Callihan is the lead publisher of Mountaineers Now, All Panthers, and All Hornets on FanNation/Sports Illustrated. He took over publishing duties of All Panthers in 2020 and wanted to expand his professional coverage in the Queen City by running the operations at All Hornets. Schuyler attended Bethany College in Bethany, West Virginia before finishing up his schooling at Alamance Community College in Graham, North Carolina. The Wheeling, West Virginia native made the move to North Carolina in 2015 and has been in Charlotte since 2021.