Sixers lose Kelly Oubre Jr. for two weeks after elbow ligament sprain

The Philadelphia 76ers have been dealt another setback, announcing that Kelly Oubre Jr. will miss at least two weeks after suffering a lateral collateral ligament sprain in his left elbow. The injury occurred during Tuesday’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, a game in which the 203‑cm forward delivered his best performance of the season with 30 points and 12 rebounds.

His absence adds further strain to a depleted Sixers roster already without Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey as the team battles to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Philadelphia currently sits eighth at 35–30, clinging to postseason hopes amid mounting injuries. Oubre has been a reliable contributor this year, averaging 14.7 points and 4.9 rebounds while starting 36 of his 41 appearances. He will be re‑evaluated in two weeks, leaving the Sixers to navigate a crucial stretch without another key piece.