The Phoenix Suns have learned that Kelly Oubre will be out for at least four weeks. He is currently out with a torn meniscus in his right knee. He underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday according to Arizona Sports. The Phoenix Suns will re-evaluate Oubre after four weeks, giving fans hope that he can return this season. However, it is also possible that he may not appear again this NBA season as it ends on April 15th.
Kelly Oubre Out For at Least Four Weeks
Chris Haynes initially broke the Oubre news via Twitter.
An initial exam reveals Phoenix Suns swigman Kelly Oubre Jr. has suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 27, 2020
Current head coach, Monty Williams revealed last year that Oubre playing on the Suns was a big factor in him coaching with the team. This is according to Paul John of Clutch Points:
“He was one of the reasons why I was excited about the job,” Williams said, via Gina Mizell of The Athletic. “I loved his versatility from afar, being in Philly and San Antonio.”
Oubre is an integral part of the Phoenix Suns team as he is averaging 18.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. His most notable game was November 14th, when he had 30 points, seven rebounds, and three assists against the Atlanta Hawks. He might have a chance to play for this season, if not it might not make a difference. The Suns are close to the bottom of the Western Conference and many games behind the eighth-place Memphis Grizzlies.
Next Four Games for the Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are currently 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 24 wins and 38 losses. They have also lost four games in a row. It is not likely that they will be in the NBA playoffs this year. Their next four games will start against the Portland Trail Blazers at Talking Stick Resort Arena at Phoenix on Friday, March. 6th.
They will also host the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, March. 8th. The two games after that will be on the road. They will face the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Tuesday, March 10th. They will then face the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, March. 14th at American Airlines Arena.
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