5 Most untouchable 76ers players in trade talks in the 2024-25 season
4. Kelly Oubre Jr. is too good at his current deal to be dangled away by Philly
Similar to Martin, Kelly Oubre Jr. was another solid role player who signed for a big discount. Just a full year after joining the 76ers on a veteran’s minimum deal and easily outplaying his deal, Philadelphia, despite initially long odds of retaining him due to inherent offer limits, managed to convince him to re-up.
After proving himself as a tenable role player on a winning cause, Oubre should remain a rotation staple for the team next season. He could start next to the team’s troika of All-Stars, but he can also man the second unit as its designated microwave scorer.
The 28-year-old has also become a much better team defender, slowly developing ways to leverage his athleticism on that end after years of being pegged as a one-dimensional shot chucker. With less defensive attention on his way, his shooting splits could climb to career-high rates in the upcoming campaign.