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The Charlotte Hornets are working on building their roster both through the draft and free agency. They added some interesting pieces through the 2021 NBA Draft by bringing in a gifted scorer in James Bouknight and the uber-athletic Kai Jones. Both guys are ready to contribute to the young roster and are good young additions […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have had a rather quiet offseason amid all the Damian Lillard trade rumors, re-signing Norman Powell and then bringing in a few role players to provide support for their starting lineup. Lillard recently addressed free agency and acknowledged some disappointment in not being able to get their top targets. One of […]

After one season, it’s official: Kelly Oubre is no longer a member of the Golden State Warriors. He had a bizarre year with the Dubs and never completely fit in with the squad. After averaging a career-high 18.7 points per game with the Phoenix Suns, things didn’t go the same with the Warriors a year […]

The Hornets just made a big splash in free agency with “Tsunami Papi.” Kelly Oubre signed a two year deal with Charlotte and should bring much needed energy to this organization. Oubre played last season with the Golden State Warriors and averaged around 15 points per game on 43.9 percent shooting from the field. The signing […]

The Charlotte Hornets lost Malik Monk but did end up bringing aboard Kelly Oubre Jr. on a two-year deal after his latest run with the Golden State Warriors. Oubre should provide some nice flexibility for head coach James Borrego. Hornets star LaMelo Ball is the main guy in town, and he had an epic reaction […]

The Charlotte Hornets just got hit by a huge wave in NBA free agency. The so-called Tsunami Papi, Kelly Oubre Jr. is headed to North Carolina. The agreed upon deal between Oubre and the Hornets was reported by The Athletic insider Shams Charania: Free agent Kelly Oubre Jr. has agreed to a two-year, $26M-plus deal […]

Unrestricted free agent Kelly Oubre, Jr. might be on his way to help LaMelo Ball and the rest of the Charlotte Hornets as free agency talks continue. Oubre played all of last season with the Golden State Warriors as he finished the second year of his two-year deal worth $30 million which he signed back […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are doing everything in their power to keep Damian Lillard in town. Dame appears to be open to carrying on with his legacy with the Blazers, and under this premise, the team is now scrambling to add some firepower alongside Lillard to improve their chances in the upcoming season. According to […]

Most of the big names are already off the board on the third day of NBA Free Agency, but there are two players who remain unsigned. Lauri Markkanen and Kelly Oubre Jr. That’s no coincidence though. According to NY Daily News’ Kristian Winfield, both players have been left out to dry because of the huge […]

After 22 consecutive seasons of playoff basketball for the San Antonio Spurs, they now have missed the postseason in consecutive seasons for the first time in franchise history. The Spurs need to evaluate who they sign in free agency to address the issues that have been derailing them. San Antonio clearly lacked shooting from behind […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are coming off another first-round series loss. It is clear that Doncic needs more help in order for the Mavs to reach the next level, and it looks like this might just come in the form of one particular player from the Golden State Warriors. According to Jake Fischer […]

The Atlanta Hawks surprised many fans around the world when they stormed past the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Playoffs and then proceeded to put up quite the fight against the eventual NBA champions, the Milwaukee Bucks, in the Eastern Conference Finals. Many fans and pundits were surprised when both Bogdan Bogdanovic and […]

Golden State Warriors wing Kelly Oubre Jr. is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and it appears he has already a target team to join: the New York Knicks. On a recent talk with SNY TV, Oubre was asked about his opinion on how players see the Knicks now after becoming a playoff contender under […]

The New York Knicks just had their best season in eight years. They made the playoffs for the first time since 2013, when Carmelo Anthony used to torch opposing teams night in and night out. After the Julius Randle-led squad ended the playoff drought at Madison Square Garden, unfortunately, they got bounced by Trae Young’s […]

The rumor mill keeps on grinding for the Golden State Warriors. Most recently, it was Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love who got linked to joining Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Now, another veteran All-Star has been thrown into the mix of possible offseason acquisitions. The Warriors, who have missed the NBA Playoffs for back-to-back seasons, […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. caused quite the stir when he suggested he had no intention of coming off the bench next season. With Klay Thompson coming back, the assumption was that Oubre would leave the Golden State Warriors in free agency in order to secure a starting job elsewhere. However, don’t count out an Oubre return […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. knows he is a starting-caliber guard, and he’s ready to prove that to other teams if Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors will not give him a chance. After the Warriors’ season ended with a failed bid in the play-in tournament, Kerr highlighted that Klay Thompson will start for the team […]

After a successful season that ended their seven-year playoff drought, the New York Knicks are now looking to build further from what they have established and create a true championship contender. In fact, according to the latest rumors, they are specifically targeting Golden State Warriors swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. Per Kristian Winfield of the New […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. will be one of the better forwards on the NBA free agent market this summer. Although Oubre is coming off a rollercoaster season with the Golden State Warriors, he was a productive force in the Bay Area. Averaging 15.4 points and six rebounds per game, he was a vital piece to the […]

The Golden State Warriors have an important decision to make on Kelly Oubre Jr.’s future with the squad. With the 25-year-old set to enter free agency in the summer, it also looks like the Dubs are going to have some competition if they actually intend to offer Oubre an extension. According to reports, several teams […]

The post-James Harden era in Houston hasn’t been looking that great. The Rockets thought that their acquisition of John Wall and the rise of Christian Wood was enough to fill the void. Evidently, it wasn’t.  The team had the worst regular-season record in 2020-21. Fortunately for the Rockets, they still can make some key moves […]

It’s going to be an interesting offseason for the Golden State Warriors as they look to mount a challenge for next year’s crown. One of the biggest issues at hand is the future of Kelly Oubre Jr., who himself is set to enter free agency in the summer. According to reports, both parties have shown […]

Not too long ago, The Washington Wizards were a young team on the rise with an emerging back court tandem of John Wall and Bradley Beal. Now they have a featured backcourt of Beal and Russell Westbrook that have helped carry the way for the franchise. DC fans want nothing more than for their team […]

Even if the Golden State Warriors made the playoffs this year, they would still have to give their performance a thorough review in the offseason. The best way to do this is to evaluate their players’ performances, especially the new ones like Kelly Oubre Jr. Oubre particularly stands out since he’s one heck of a […]

With Klay Thompson expected to get back to action during the 2021-22 season, Kelly Oubre Jr.’s role and future with the Golden State Warriors is now in question. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said so as much in his recent press conference, highlighting that Oubre will definitely come off the bench if he decides to […]

The Golden State Warriors have a busy offseason ahead. If there’s one message the Dubs received in this turbulent season, it’s that they must do everything they can to build a contending team around Stephen Curry. Curry showed the front office why they need to build around him and perhaps maximize his prime years as […]

Golden State Warriors swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. has not yet been cleared for practice and will be reevaluated in 7-10 days as he continues to recover from a wrist injury, according to the team. Oubre hasn’t played in a game since April 27 due to the injury. He suffered a small avulsion fracture and ligament […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kelly Oubre will not undergo surgery but will instead miss one to two weeks after suffering a torn ligament in his wrist last week. Oubre can still make it for the last couple of games left in the Warriors’ regular season and if anything, the play-in tournament where the team will […]

Things aren’t looking up for the Golden State Warriors right now. Kelly Oubre Jr has been dealing with an injury on his left wrist, and apparently, he’s going to be spending more time on the shelf because of the problem. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Oubre reaggravated the wrist injury by trying to […]

As the season is winding down, NBA teams such as the Golden State Warriors will start to look at their roster and plan for the future. This means a lot of tough decisions and conversations, and in that vein, any team with a few expiring contracts must take extra care to choose the right players […]

Looking back at all the great bench players the Golden State Warriors have put on the court with Stephen Curry in recent years, it seems crazy to think this current bench is the best version of them all and could be dominant moving forward. While that notion is certainly a bit of a stretch, this […]

Draymond Green: washed? Nah. The former Michigan State star and Golden State Warriors point forward is just getting started. In Friday night’s lopsided 118-97 lashing of the Denver Nuggets, Green posted two points, 12 rebounds and 19 assists. It’s as uneven a box score as one could paint, and one that hasn’t been seen in […]

Austin Rivers busted out his dance moves on Friday as the Denver Nuggets took on the Golden State Warriors. It was not at all intentional though, as Kelly Oubre Jr. had the Nuggets veteran dancing with a filthy hesitation move. Here’s a look at Rivers’ audition tape for “Dancing with the Stars” (h/t Warriors on […]

After serving as a starter for the first 50 games of the season, Kelly Oubre Jr. came off the bench for the Golden State Warriors on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. It appears that this is going to be a permanent move for Oubre, as Dubs head coach Steve Kerr discussed what he expects from […]

For the Golden State Warriors, they need everything to go smoothly from here on out. The Warriors are fighting for their lives as we enter the final stretch of the regular season, currently in 10th place in the Western Conference. However, former NBA player Andrew Bogut, claims that Kelly Oubre Jr. has created a stir […]

Amid countless trade rumors, the Golden State Warriors still held on to swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. as they now look to have him back with the team next season despite his looming free agency. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reiterated that they are keen on having Oubre as part of the team’s future, although he […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were seemingly high on Golden State Warriors swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. ahead of the NBA trade deadline. The Pelicans reportedly offered the Dubs point guard Lonzo Ball and a draft pick in exchange for Oubre, per the Rogues Bogues podcast. The Warriors declined said offer. The Pelicans reportedly offered Lonzo Ball […]

News around the pine prior to the trade deadline was that the Brooklyn Nets were looking to offload Spencer Dinwiddie in the hopes of further bolstering their squad for this season’s title run. That obviously never came to fruition, but one of the rumored trade offers involved Kelly Oubre Jr. and the Golden State Warriors. […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been a busy team on the buyout market in recent weeks and they almost manufactured a trade ahead of the league’s trade deadline. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, the Nets nearly completed a trade for Kelly Oubre Jr. of the Golden State Warriors. Oubre’s name continued to […]