Kelly Oubre Jr. - Scores team-high 17 points Oubre recorded 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and three steals across 21 minutes in Sunday's 134-93 loss to the Celtics. Impact Oubre got the start with Gordon Hayward (knee) sidelined, and while it's hard to read too much into one preseason game, he played a prominent role on offense and led the team in scoring despite the fact Charlotte lost by 41 points. A proven scorer, Oubre might open up the season as the starting small forward if Hayward can't recover in time for opening night. Still, even in a worst-case scenario, he will operate as Charlotte's sixth man and main scoring threat off the bench.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE