RealGM Basketball Wiretap

03 December 2023

• Kelly Oubre Could Return To Sixers Lineup Next Wednesday

  Kelly Oubre is targeting a return to the Philadelphia 76ers lineup next week, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic.

  Oubre could return as early as next Wednesday against the Wizards.

  Oubre has been out with fractured ribs after getting struck by a car earlier this month.

• Joel Embiid To Miss 2nd Night Of Back-To-Back Due To Left Hip Soreness

  Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday's road game for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to left hip soreness.

  The Sixers played an overtime game in Philadelphia against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.

  This will be the first game Embiid has missed during the current season.

• Kelly Oubre Jr. Returns To On-Court Workouts, Will Be Re-Evaluated In One Week

  Kelly Oubre Jr. participated in on-court workouts on Monday as he recovers from a fractured rib.

  The Sixers announced that Oubre will be re-evaluated in a week.

  Nick Nurse added that there is a possibility that Oubre returns to the court next week depending on how he responds to contact.

  "Yeah, there might be a chance. I think we're still at a stage where we're not sure how he's going to handle the contact part of it," said Nurse.

• Zach LaVine Prefers Lakers, Heat, Sixers As Trade Destination

  Zach LaVine reportedly prefers to get traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, or the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports.

  LaVine is also interested in the Spurs and the Kings as a destination.

  Sources add that LaVine does not view the Bulls roster as competitive, and is also looking to play under a different coach.

  There is a belief around the league that a LaVine trade wouldn't happen until later in the season.

  The Lakers, Heat, and Sixers have all registered interest in LaVine.

• RealGM Radio: Jared Dubin On The First Month (Nov 2023)

  Host Danny Leroux talks with Jared Dubin (@JADubin5) the first month of the NBA regular season.

  They discuss Tyrese Maxey's impressive start, the surprising teams in the Western Conference, the Clippers' struggles, a fun rookie class and much more.

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• Kelly Oubre Jr. Could Return In 'Two Plus Weeks'

  Kelly Oubre Jr. could return to the Philadelphia Sixers lineup at the end of November, according to Adrian Wojnarowski.

  Oubre suffered a fractured rib, as well as several bruises, after getting hit by a car.

  "Kelly Oubre Jr. has been in the Sixers facility the last couple days, starting to do some light work. And I'm told that it's a realistic expectation that he could be back in two plus weeks. Perhaps the end of November, beginning of December," said Wojnarowski.

  The Philadelphia police have yet to recover any video evidence of the alleged hit-and-run accident thus far.

• Lakers, Heat, Sixers Expected To Have Interest In Zach LaVine

  The Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine are reportedly exploring the idea of him being traded. As the first All-Star level player to come available since Damian Lillard and James Harden, LaVine is expected to have a wide market.

  The Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers are all expected to have interest in LaVine. The Lakers would be bringing LaVine back to Los Angeles, where he played collegiately at UCLA.

  Miami missed out on trading for Lillard, and could offer an enticing of package of expiring salary and young players/draft picks to Chicago for LaVine. As for the Sixers, they just created a lot of long-term salary flexibility when they traded Harden. They also have several players on expiring contracts, as well as some draft picks to offer for LaVine.

• Anthony Edwards, Joel Embiid Named NBA's Players Of Week 3

  Anthony Edwards and Joel Embiid have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 3.

  Edwards finished the week averaging 31.3 points per game on 47.4% shooting, including 84.8% from the free throw line. He also averaged 6.3 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 2.0 steals per game. Following the 4-0 week by the Timberwolves, he ranks 10th in the NBA in scoring (28.4 ppg).

  Over the last week, Embiid led the NBA in scoring at 36.3 points per night (51.1.% FG, 90.6% FT) while adding in 12.5 rebounds and five assists, making him the first player this season with such averages over a four-game span this season.

• Tyrese Maxey Scores 50 Points, Called 'The Franchise' Again By Joel Embiid

  Tyrese Maxey scored 50 points as he continues his breakout season in the Philadelphia 76ers' 137-126 win over the Indiana Pacers. The Sixers have now won eight games in a row after their narrow opening night defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks.

  Maxey was 20-for-32 from the field and had 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocks.

  Joel Embiid tagged Maxey with the nickname "The Franchise" again after the game.

  "Joel wanted me to get 50 more than even I did," Maxey said. "When he gave me the ball, he said, 'You are going to shoot this basketball.' And that's why I appreciate my teammates, my coaches and the fans. It was a great night and we got the win, which is what matters most."

  "We are playing together and trusting each other," Embiid said. "It may look like we didn't play defense tonight, but [Indiana] plays so fast, it's incredible with the pace. So they are going to score a lot, but we just competed. We lowered our guard for a bit, but we had Tyrese to help close it out."

• Kelly Oubre Jr. Suffered Fracture Rib When Hit By Car

  Kelly Oubre Jr. suffered a fractured rib and sustained several cuts and bruises after being struck by a car in Philadelphia on Saturday night. Oubre was released from the hospital late Saturday, and the Philadelphia 76ers said he would be re-evaluated in one week.

  Oubre is expected to miss significant time, as he recovers from the injuries. Local authorities are looking for the drive of a silver vehicle that fled the scene, after striking Oubre.