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Kelly Oubre Jr. will miss Sixers' game vs. Spurs with an illness

Oubre, a starting wing, has been enjoying one of the best seasons of his 11-year NBA career.

Sixers guard Kelly Oubre Jr., is averaging 14.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 38 games.
Sixers guard Kelly Oubre Jr., is averaging 14.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 38 games.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer

Kelly Oubre Jr. will miss the 76ers’ home game Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs with an illness, per the NBA’s injury report.

Oubre, a starting wing, has been enjoying one of the best seasons of his 11-year NBA career. He is averaging 14.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 38 games, while often taking a challenging perimeter defensive assignment. He has increased his three-point shooting to 37.2%.

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Without Oubre, combo guard Quentin Grimes will slide into the starting lineup. Second-year wing Justin Edwards will “for sure” reenter the rotation, coach Nick Nurse said during his pregame news conference.

The Sixers also will play against the 43-17 Spurs without Joel Embiid (oblique) and Paul George (suspension).