Kelly Oubre Drops Cryptic Statement That Could Change Everything in Trade Speculations

So, here we are—another NBA offseason drama unfolds as whispers swirl around Kelly Oubre’s fate with the Philadelphia 76ers. Can you imagine pouring your heart and soul into a franchise only to feel the love isn’t quite mutual? Oubre’s recent social media salvo reveals not just frustration but raw emotion—he’s been battling through finger surgeries, yet folks still seem quick to write him off over a dip in his three-point percentage. Is it fair to judge a player without knowing the full story? As trade rumors intensify and Philly fans dissect his every move, we’re left to wonder: will this tough-love story end with Oubre packing his bags, or is there a deeper narrative waiting to unfold in the City of Brotherly Love? Let’s dive in.

It seems that a breakup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Kelly Oubre is right around the corner.

Earlier this week, there were reports of the 76ers possibly moving Oubre in the near future, although it’s not clear where he’d be traded to.

Oubre has heard the rumors and responses to them online, and he has a few things to say.

Hopping on social media, Oubre addressed the talk about him.

“I love Philly, but the love doesn’t seem to be reciprocated. What happened to this place? And for those saying I’m garbage because my 3% went down. Still put up numbers, and I’d still cook you. I played through finger surgeries on my thumb and pinky for three years, but still put my soul in this. That’s one thing only God can take from me,” Oubre shared on Instagram.

Kelly Oubre says he doesn’t feel the love from Philadelphia fans anymore and claims he’d cook anyone who thinks he’s garbage

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It sounds like Oubre feels hurt by what he’s heard about himself.

Not only is his team thinking about shipping him out, but fans online are critiquing his playing from last season.

As noted, his three-point shooting did dip a bit, and he landed just 29.3 percent of his shots from beyond the arc.

But he reminded people that he dealt with surgery and recovery that impacted him.

Oubre has only been with the Sixers for two seasons, but he could be packing his bags soon.

The reports haven’t said if he’d be leaving before the new season or at the trade deadline, but the speculation is only growing.

Oubre isn’t happy with the talk about him, and he will push back against it.

Speaking his mind may not help him stay in Philadelphia, but it could make him feel better against the online fans who are judging him.

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