League: NBA Sport: Basketball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Pacers target Kelly Oubre Jr. as free agency begins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:40 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Pacers target Kelly Oubre Jr. as free agency begins

Summary

The Indiana Pacers are expected to pursue free agent Kelly Oubre Jr. from the Philadelphia 76ers as NBA free agency opens. Oubre averaged 14.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in the previous season, shooting a career-high 36% from three-point range. The Pacers are also looking at other swingmen and have cap space to compete for Oubre against other teams. This development emerges as the 76ers look to enhance their roster amid the onset of the free agency period.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports ESPN NBA

Market Watch

•The Indiana Pacers plan to show interest in Kelly Oubre Jr.
•Oubre is a free agent after playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.
•He averaged 14.1 points and 5.0 rebounds in the last season.
•The Pacers have other options, including Josh Okogie and Gary Trent Jr.
•Free agency begins on June 30, 2026.

Latest Updates

9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Pacers Showed Interest in $12.3 Million Free Agent
8:06 PMESPN NBA — Sources: Pacers bringing in Oubre on 2-year deal
4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Pacers to have interest in Sixers free agent Kelly Oubre Jr.

What they're saying

"
After a three-season run with the 76ers, free agent forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has agreed to a two-year, nearly $17 million deal to sign with the Pacers, sources told ESPN.
— ESPN NBA