Basketball Pickups: Kelly Oubre Jr. is back on the radar

Give Philadelphia some credit for fighting back into Wednesday’s game, as they were on the wrong end of what could have turned into a blowout. They couldn’t finish the job, falling to 2-11 on the season, and Paul George hyperextended his left knee for the second time this season. The 76ers will learn more about the severity of the injury on Thursday, but it’s worth noting that George missed the first five regular season games after his initial knee injury.

Another extended absence for George may put Kelly Oubre Jr. (26% rostered, Yahoo) back on the radar in some standard leagues. He only attempted five shots on Wednesday, finishing with seven points, five rebounds, one assist, two steals, and one 3-pointer. Oubre’s fantasy value hasn’t been anything to write home about, but George’s injury could push him up in the rotation. And if Jared McCain (50%) remains available in your league, don’t hesitate to pick him up.

Let’s look at a few of Wednesday’s top pickups:

Donovan Clingan (30%), Portland Trail Blazers

Clingan made another start on Wednesday, as Portland remains without Deandre Ayton (finger). Despite playing fewer minutes than backup Robert Williams III, Clingan tallied 10 points, nine rebounds, two steals, two blocks, and one 3-pointer. The lottery pick out of UConn doesn’t need starters’ minutes to provide value, as evidenced by his production in 21 minutes on Wednesday. Even if Ayton returns by the end of this week, Portland has a Friday/Saturday back-to-back. Hold onto Clingan if you have him rostered.

Anthony Black (15%), Orlando Magic

Black has gotten off to a good start on Orlando’s three-game road trip, accounting for 37 points, 17 assists, three steals, and five 3-pointers in matchups with the Suns and Clippers. While he committed six turnovers in Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers, Black’s overall line was solid as he continues to separate from Cole Anthony in the competition for minutes off the bench. The second-year guard played 33 and 29 minutes in the first two games of the road trip, and that’s unlikely to change when Orlando visits the Lakers on Thursday.

Ty Jerome (14%), Cleveland Cavaliers

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