Kelly Oubre Jr. has been ruled out for Wednesday's game at the Grizzlies with a left calf injury, a downgrade from day-to-day. The Pacers are 2-6 and on a five-game losing streak, and they are down another rotation forward.
What happened
Kelly Oubre Jr. has been ruled out for Wednesday's game at the Grizzlies with a left calf injury. The update hit the injury report at 7:50 p.m. ET, ten minutes before the 8:00 p.m. ET tip. He was listed as day-to-day on the previous report. Earlier in the week the report carried a left knee issue: out on Monday, Nov. 2, then day-to-day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The report's comment reads: "Oubre (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies." The report lists an expected return of Nov. 7.
What it means for the Pacers
The Pacers play at the Grizzlies on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET. They are 2-6, the 12th seed, and have lost five straight. Oubre has played seven games in 2026-27, averaging 23.2 minutes, 9.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists. Indiana is 2-5 with him and 0-1 without him. In games without him, the minutes have gone to Jarace Walker (24.6), Aaron Nesmith (23.1), Obi Toppin (22.9), Quenton Jackson (21.7) and Ivica Zubac (21.4). Tyrese Haliburton, Ben Sheppard, Johnny Furphy and T.J. McConnell are also out, so the rotation is thin.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether the calf issue changes his timeline. The report lists an expected return of Nov. 7, but no further timeline has been announced. Watch whether he moves back to day-to-day or stays out. Also watch the status of Haliburton, who is out with a left hamstring issue, since the Pacers are missing several rotation players at once. Indiana is looking for its first win in six games.
Is Kelly Oubre Jr. playing at the Grizzlies?
No. The injury report ruled Oubre out for Wednesday's game at the Grizzlies with a left calf injury. He had been listed as day-to-day.
When will Kelly Oubre Jr. be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 7. The Pacers have not announced any further timeline.