On the same morning the Phoenix Suns signed college basketball legend Jimmer Fredette through the remainder of the season, a different bit of news punched them in the gut.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Kelly Oubre Jr. will miss the remainder of the season after having a minor procedure on his left thumb. Since the All-Star break, Oubre Jr. averaged 20.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.1 steals and 0.9 blocks since being inserted into the Suns’ starting lineup.
Phoenix F Kelly Oubre, Jr., will undergo minor procedure on his left thumb and miss rest of season, sources tell ESPN.