Indiana Pacers sign Kelly Oubre Jr. to two-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Indiana Pacers signed Kelly Oubre Jr. to a two-year, $17 million contract during NBA free agency. Oubre, a 30-year-old veteran, averaged 14.1 points and 5.0 rebounds last season with the Philadelphia 76ers, showcasing improved three-point shooting. The Pacers aim to boost their offense following the mid-season trade of Bennedict Mathurin for Ivica Zubac. Analysts have mixed evaluations of the signing's potential impact, noting the importance of reliable shooting among the team's wing players.
- •Oubre signed a two-year, $17 million deal with Indiana.
- •He averaged 14.1 points and 5.0 rebounds for the 76ers last season.
- •Indiana traded Bennedict Mathurin for Ivica Zubac to enhance their roster.
- •Analysts provided mixed grades on the Pacers' signing of Oubre.
- •The Pacers' current roster exceeds the luxury tax by $6.5 million.
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana Pacers sign Kelly Oubre Jr. and get 'a little more dangerous': NBA free agency grades
"The Indiana Pacers want someone who can add scoring punch after trading Bennedict Mathurin mid-season for post player Ivica Zubac.
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