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Portland Trail Blazers Pursue Free Agent Kelly Oubre Jr. Amid Competition

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First reported by Mako · Jul 1, 2026

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The Portland Trail Blazers are pursuing free agent Kelly Oubre Jr., who has also met with the 76ers, Lakers, and Pacers. Oubre Jr., a 12-year NBA veteran, recently finished a season with Philadelphia and had his best performance with Charlotte in 2022-2023. Portland seeks to bolster its roster after acquiring Ja Morant and Deni Avdija.

01Portland Trail Blazers target free agent Kelly Oubre Jr. to strengthen their roster.
02Oubre Jr. has met with Portland, Philadelphia 76ers, Lakers, and Pacers representatives.
03He was drafted 15th overall in 2015 by Washington Wizards.
04Oubre Jr.'s best season was 2022-2023 with Charlotte, averaging 20.3 points per game.
05He averaged 14.1 points and 5.0 rebounds last season with Philadelphia.
06Oubre Jr. has played 740 NBA games with career averages of 13.3 points and 4.7 rebounds.

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