Although the NBA season is only through 17 games, rumors of a trade are already lively. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans have considered a possible deal involving Kelly Oubre Jr. However, the deal is not yet drawn, all Charania.
In November, Oubre Jr. traded to the Warriors from the Oklahoma City Thunder for a pair of 2021 select versions. Prior to landing in the Bay Area, Oubre Jr. passed the 2019-20 season with the Phoenix Suns. Oubre Jr. went. introduced to trade package to Thunder for former Chris Paul point guard.
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The start of Oubre Jr. with the Warriors being smooth. Through 17 games, the first-round pick has been quiet in Golden State, averaging 11.6 points on a 35.5% shot from the field with 5.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. Oubre Jr.’s firing percentage. currently at a low career level. Kansas ’result in particular has struggled from being further away from the arc, shooting 21.8% on 5.1 attempts per contest. Oubre Jr. started. drilling the season just two of his first 30 attempts from long range.
Despite his low firing numbers, Ourbe Jr. has made a strong impact on the defensive side of the floor. Tha Oubre Jr. consistently matched with one of the top scores from the opposing team in every Golden State game. The 25-year-old shield gets an average of 1.2 thefts and 0.9 blocks in 28.1 minutes per game.
Tha Oubre Jr. looks like he’s starting to get more comfortable in Steve Kerr’s recent offense, scoring in double figures in six of his last eight contests for the Warriors.
There is still a lot of basketball to play before the Warriors have to start making plans for the date of the trade. The NBA trade deadline is slated for Thursday, March 25th.