Sixers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is picking up his $8.4 million player option for next season to return to the team, sources told ESPN.

On the final day of the regular season, Kelly Oubre Jr. kept referring to the 76ers as “we” when speaking about next season. Oubre was asked whether his hope was to remain in Philly next season.

Kelly Oubre Jr. is staying in Philadelphia for now. The 76ers wing has picked up his $8.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Oubre, a member of KU’s team in 2014-15, has played in the NBA for Washington, Phoenix, Golden State, Charlotte and Philly. He was the No. 15 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. came into the 2025 NBA offseason with the opportunity to explore free-agency after the 76ers finished the season with a disappointing 24-58 record.

Former Kansas Jayhawks standout Kelly Oubre Jr. stays with the Sixers, bringing his scoring, hard work, and ‘Tsunami Papi’ swagger back for 2025-26 NBA season.

Kelly Oubre Jr. has reportedly decided to pick up his Sixers player option. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Sunday that Oubre is exercising his option to return to the Sixers for the 2025-26 ...

The Philadelphia 76ers will retain a key rotation piece heading into 2025-26. Forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has officially opted into his $8.4 million player option.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is picking up his $8.4 million player option for next season to return to the team, sources told ESPN on Sunday. Oubre, 29, built upon a successful 2023 ...