The 76ers traded McCain to the Thunder on Wednesday in exchange for a 2026 Rockets first-round pick and three second-round picks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
McCain will get a fresh start following an injury-riddled beginning to his career. The 21-year-old guard got out of the gates hot during his rookie season before undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee in December 2024. The Duke product later underwent thumb surgery in September 2025 and missed time to begin the 2025-26 campaign. Once healthy, he struggled to carve out a consistent role behind Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. Now, McCain will provide backcourt depth for Oklahoma City, competing for minutes with the likes of Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell and Nikola Topic (groin) once he returns. However, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) is set to be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, so McCain could see increased playing time right away.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Drains four treys in win
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McCain logged 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 124-114 victory over New Orleans.
It was another impressive shooting effort from downtown for McCain. The second-year guard has drained at least four three-pointers in three of four games since returning from a G League assignment, averaging 12.3 points, 3.3 threes, 2.0 assists and 1.8 boards in 19.8 minutes during that span while shooting a blistering 59.1 percent (13-for-22) from beyond the arc.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Paces second unit in win
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McCain produced 17 points (6-8 FG, 5-6 3Pt), three assists and one rebound over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 139-122 victory over the Bucks.
McCain made his second appearance following a five-game span in which he logged just one minute, and he impressed in the second half of this back-to-back set. After scoring 16 points in Monday's loss to Charlotte, the second-year guard chipped in 17 points Tuesday, leading the bench in scoring. He set a new season-high mark in triples and has knocked down at least four in back-to-back outings. While he isn't guaranteed significant playing time on a nightly basis, performances like these bode well for him moving forward.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Recalled to NBA
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Philadelphia recalled McCain from the G League's Delaware Blue Coats on Friday.
McCain is back with the parent team despite having been assigned earlier Friday. However, the young guard hasn't played a big role in Philadelphia's rotation over the last month and is likely to be on the bench for the next few matchups. He has made only one NBA start over the 2025-26 season and is averaging 6.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.7 steals per contest.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Returns after rough G League outing
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The 76ers recalled McCain from the G League's Delaware Blue Coats on Monday.
McCain will suit up for the 76ers in Monday's game against the Pacers, but after falling out of the rotation in the team's most recent game Friday against the Cavaliers, he may not be in line for playing time unless Paul George (knee) -- who is listed as questionable -- ends up sitting out the front end of a back-to-back set. The second-year guard didn't make a compelling case for rejoining the NBA rotation after a rough showing in the G League on Sunday. During Delaware's 126-102 loss to the Noblesville Boom, McCain was held to 15 points (5-18 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and posted a 0:6 assist-to-turnover ratio in his 30 minutes of court time.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Moved to G League
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McCain was assigned to the G League's Delaware Blue Coats on Saturday, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
McCain failed to check in to Friday's matchup against the Cavs after evidently falling out of the rotation. This move is likely an attempt to get the second-year guard back on track and to continue his development while he struggles to carve out a role at the NBA level.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Drops out of rotation Friday
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McCain (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Friday's 117-115 loss to the Cavaliers.
McCain had been trending toward falling out of head coach Nick Nurse's rotation for a while, as the second-year guard had been limited to just 10 minutes or fewer in each of his previous five appearances. With the 76ers keen on opening up extended minutes off the bench for both Quentin Grimes and a healthy Kelly Oubre, McCain could have difficulty regaining a regular role on the second unit when Philadelphia is at full strength. After a promising rookie season that was cut short by knee surgery, McCain was sidelined to begin the current campaign while recovering from thumb surgery and has struggled to return to form upon debuting in early November. Through 30 appearances, McCain is averaging just 6.3 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 17.3 minutes while shooting 35.4 percent from the field and 32.3 percent from downtown.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Sees just 11 minutes
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McCain finished Wednesday's 131-110 victory over Washington with two points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in 11 minutes.
The 76ers had their entire roster available Wednesday, and the return of Kelly Oubre is likely to spell trouble for McCain. McCain is averaging just 15.1 minutes over his last four contests, and he can be safely monitored from the waiver wire for the time being.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Struggles in victory
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McCain ended Tuesday's 139-136 overtime win over Memphis with two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over 13 minutes.
McCain played just 13 minutes, the fewest he has played since Dec 7. Outside of a few encouraging performances, McCain has been largely disappointing this season, averaging just 7.4 points, 1.0 steals and 1.2 three-pointers in 19.4 minutes per game. At this stage, there is no reason to roster him outside of deeper formats.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Coming off bench Friday
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McCain is not in the 76ers' starting lineup against the Bulls on Friday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
McCain started Tuesday's loss to the Nets and finished with 10 points (3-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two steals over 39 minutes. However, the second-year guard will revert to a bench role Friday due to the return of rookie first-rounder VJ Edgecombe (illness).
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76ers' Jared McCain: Gets starting nod Tuesday
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McCain will start against the Nets on Tuesday, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
With VJ Edgecombe (illness) and Quentin Grimes (illness) both sidelined, McCain will draw the start for the first time this season. Over his last five games, the second-year guard has averaged 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 19.2 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Scoreless over 18 minutes
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McCain provided zero points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and two steals in 18 minutes during Sunday's 120-117 loss to Atlanta.
Despite Tyrese Maxey (illness) missing in action the past two games, McCain has remained a fringe part of the rotation in Philly. He saw some extra minutes Sunday with VJ Edgecombe getting into some early foul trouble, but McCain still finished south of the 20-minute mark. He isn't getting the playing time he needs to make an impact in fantasy leagues.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Goes for eight points in loss
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McCain finished Sunday's 112-108 loss to the Lakers with eight points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 13 minutes.
McCain was able to extend his streak of making at least one three-pointer to 10, and he averages 10.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.0 threes made in that span. McCain will continue to back up Tyrese Maxey, the latter of which has been on an absolute tear offensively.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Muted output in loss
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McCain provided five points (2-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 142-134 double-overtime loss to Atlanta.
McCain did not have a great night from the field and did not have much of an impact in his 28 minutes, even with the team playing in two overtime periods. On the season, McCain is averaging 6.8 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.3 threes made across 17.1 minutes.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Posts 15 off bench
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McCain notched 15 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and three assists in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 144-103 loss to the Magic.
Ever since being cleared to play 20-plus minutes, McCain has dropped 15 points in consecutive contests, hitting five threes on nine attempts in that span. McCain figures to be one of the main contributors off the bench for Philadelphia this season, and with VJ Edgecombe (calf), Kelly Oubre (knee) and Paul George (ankle) poised to miss some time, he could see himself with a larger role short-term.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Team option picked up
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The 76ers picked up McCain's (thumb) team option for 2026-27 on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
McCain's option is valued at $4.42 million, and it's not a surprise to see the franchise like up the sharpshooter. McCain practiced with the team Thursday after missing the beginning of the season recovering from thumb surgery, setting him up for a potential return in early November. It's unclear how he'll fit into the backcourt, with Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe playing so well.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Sheds cast, getting shots up
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McCain (thumb) has shed his cast and has started getting shots up, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports Monday.
McCain underwent thumb surgery back on Sept. 26, and it was estimated that he'd be out for a minimum of 4-6 weeks. We're currently at the start of the fifth week, so he'll be at the longer end of that timetable, although he is making solid progress. We'll know he's close once he's able to get through full-contact work without issue.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Undergoes thumb surgery
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McCain underwent thumb surgery Tuesday, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
This is an expected update for the sharpshooter. On Sept. 26, it was reported that McCain would be out for 4-to-6 weeks, and there's been no indication that anything has changed. With this timetable, it's likely that McCain won't be back at 100 percent until early November. In the meantime, Kyle Lowry and Eric Gordon could pick up some minutes at the edge of the rotation.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Expected to undergo thumb surgery
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McCain (thumb) is expected to be out for 4-to-6 weeks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
The 76ers were exploring options after McCain suffered a UCL tear in his right thumb during a workout Thursday, and it appears that surgery is the likely course of action. The timetable likely puts the 2024 first-rounder out of action to start the new campaign, but he should have a chance to return at some point early in the season. Until McCain is ready to play, veterans Kyle Lowry and Eric Gordon should be able to hang onto reserve roles for Philadelphia.
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76ers' Jared McCain: Not part of Summer League roster
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McCain (knee) will not be part of the team's Summer League roster, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
McCain continues to recover from a torn meniscus in his left knee, which ended his rookie campaign after just 23 games (eight starts). It's not yet known if the 21-year-old sharpshooter will be able to participate in training camp this fall, so his rehab will remain worth monitoring up until then. Given the severity of McCain's injury, fantasy managers should expect the 76ers to take a cautious approach with the 2024 first-rounder ahead of the 2025-26 season.
