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Kelly Oubre Jr. placed in league’s health and safety protocols

On Monday, the team announced that Kelly Oubre Jr. entered the league’s health and safety protocols, per Hornets PR.

INJURY UPDATE: @hornets G/F Kelly Oubre has entered the NBA's Health and Safety Protocols and will be downgraded to OUT for tonight's game vs. MIL#AllFly

Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) January 10, 2022

Oubre Jr. will miss tonight’s game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks, who the Hornets defeated in impressive fashion on Saturday, 114-106.

The former Arizona Wildcat has played well for the Hornets in both a starting role and as the sixth man, averaging 16.