Charlotte Hornets wing Kelly Oubre Jr. left Monday’s preseason opener and did not return following suffering a right lower leg strain on an awkward fall while attempting a dunk.
Hornets head coach James Borrego stated after the game that Oubre Jr. would be listed as day-to-day going forward and the injury is ‘not serious’.
Hornets head coach James Borrego says injury to Kelly Oubre is not serious and he will be day to day moving forward.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) October 5, 2021
In 14 minutes before leaving the game, Oubre Jr. finished with 5 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 blocks in his Hornets preseason debut.
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