Thunder's Jared McCain: Drains seven threes in defeat
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McCain recorded 23 points (8-17 FG, 7-11 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes during Friday's 113-112 loss to the Clippers.
McCain caught fire from deep, hitting seven of his 11 three-point attempts. He's been thrust into a bigger role with so many Thunder players hurt, and he's starting to look comfortable as the second option behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Oklahoma City badly needs his shooting while it waits to get healthy.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Drills four from deep in loss
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McCain recorded 21 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and three assists over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 123-103 loss to the Trail Blazers.
McCain was the Thunder's second-highest scorer and looked confident from deep, including a three that briefly put Oklahoma City ahead in the third quarter. With so many guards out, he's moved into the starting lineup and is making a strong case to stay there. The young guard has looked healthy and aggressive, and the injuries around him should keep his minutes high.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Starting Tuesday
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McCain will start Tuesday against the Trail Blazers, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Joining McCain in the first unit for Tuesday's game will be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ajay Mitchell, Kenrich Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein. As a starter this season, McCain is averaging 14.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.8 triples and 1.5 steals per game.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Efficient effort Saturday
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McCain delivered 19 points (8-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block across 23 minutes in Saturday's 114-75 win over the Wizards.
McCain made the most of his opportunities, converting 80 percent of his field-goal attempts while contributing in each of the five major statistical categories. His efficiency and balanced production were encouraging, but moving in and out of the starting lineup doesn't really help his fantasy prospects. McCain offers scoring upside in deeper leagues, but his fantasy consistency still depends on his role in a crowded backcourt rotation. He's trending in the right direction, however, as he's scored at least 19 points in his last two appearances.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Returns to bench Saturday
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McCain is not listed in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
McCain will slide back to the bench with the Thunder opting to go big versus Washington with rookie Aday Mara joining the first unit. McCain should continue to provide a spark for OKC despite his status as a reserve, as he's played at least 25 minutes in six consecutive outings.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Starting Friday
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McCain is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
The Thunder are shifting their lineup and moving McCain into the backcourt alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He's averaging 12.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game in his three starts this season.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Shifting to bench Monday
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McCain isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Cleveland, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
McCain will retreat to a bench role after making three straight starts for the Thunder. Jaylin Williams will take McCain's place as OKC elects to roll with more size to begin Monday's clash.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Struggles from deep in start
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McCain closed with 10 points (5-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 119-98 loss to Houston.
McCain started and logged 28 minutes, but it was an inefficient night as he missed all five of his three-point attempts. With Chet Holmgren (knee), Jalen Williams (leg) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) all expected to miss at least two months, the Thunder's rotation is in flux. McCain should keep getting meaningful run, but his value depends heavily on whether his shot is falling.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Drops 18 points in win
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McCain logged 18 points (6-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 125-114 victory over the Suns.
McCain entered the starting lineup in place of Cason Wallace (shoulder) and provided an immediate offensive boost, scoring 10 points before halftime. With Wallace expected to miss significant time following surgery, McCain has an opportunity to establish himself as a regular starter. Caruso's ankle injury could further strengthen McCain's outlook, making him an appealing fantasy pickup for managers seeking scoring and three-point production.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Starting Monday
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McCain will start Monday's game against the Suns, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Jalen Williams (leg) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) are both expected to miss most, if not all, of the remainder of the season, opening up spots in the first unit for Ajay Mitchell and McCain. Through three regular-season games, McCain is averaging 9.0 points, 2.3 triples, 1.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.7 steals in 20.3 minutes per contest, though he figures to see increased playing time Monday.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Held in check Sunday
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McCain posted three points (1-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt), one rebound and one steal in 21 minutes during Sunday's 108-101 victory over the Clippers.
McCain struggled to find his shooting touch but received an extended opportunity after Cason Wallace exited early with a left shoulder injury. With Wallace's availability uncertain and Jalen Williams suffering a potentially serious leg injury late in the contest, McCain could see additional playing time in Oklahoma City's depleted rotation. However, he'll need to improve his efficiency to establish consistent fantasy value.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Drills six threes in opener
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McCain posted 20 points (7-9 FG, 6-8 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 116-104 win over the Spurs.
McCain was a spark off the bench, scoring 20 points behind only Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and hitting six of his eight three-point attempts. He came through again in the second half, when San Antonio cut a 26-point lead to single digits, combining with Gilgeous-Alexander for 25 points after the break.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Strikes for 20 points Tuesday
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McCain amassed 20 points (6-13 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 19 minutes in Tuesday's 114-112 preseason win over the Pacers in overtime.
McCain returned to the lineup after sitting out Monday's loss to Atlanta. The Duke product caught fire from beyond the arc, knocking down a game-high six triples and leading the Thunder in scoring. The 22-year-old guard is expected to come off the bench behind Cason Wallace to begin the regular season, though the former should take on a meaningful role from the second unit.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Cleared to play Tuesday
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McCain (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Pacers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
McCain will return to action in the second half of this back-to-back set after sitting out Monday's loss to the Hawks. With the 22-year-old guard back in action, Josh Dix and Otega Oweh could see fewer minutes.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Won't play Monday
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McCain (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
McCain and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set, but they're expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host Indiana. McCain started the preseason opener but is slated for a bench role on Opening Night if everyone is healthy.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Won't start vs. Milwaukee
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McCain won't start Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
McCain got the starting nod in Tuesday's preseason-opening loss to the Pelicans, though he'll shift to the second unit in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The Thunder will start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and Aday Mara on Wednesday.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Starting against Pelicans
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McCain will start in Tuesday's preseason game against New Orleans, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
With the Thunder sitting their usual starters, McCain will start versus the Pelicans. The 22-year-old appeared in 30 regular-season games for Oklahoma City during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 10.4 points and 2.1 rebounds over 18.0 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Hyped up by Presti
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Thunder general manager Sam Presti praised McCain's all-around game, describing the guard as a "winning player," Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Presti added that there's "a lot more" to McCain's game than his ability to knock down three-pointers. The comments suggest Oklahoma City values the 22-year-old's broader skill set and could look to utilize him in multiple ways during his first season with the Thunder, and there will certainly be more opportunities following some key departures in the wing rotation.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Could be more involved
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According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, the Thunder's decision to part with Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort creates a clearer path for McCain to earn immediate rotation minutes.
Even so, the guard is a part of a deep backcourt that includes Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso and Ajay Mitchell, so McCain's playing time will likely depend on how effective he is from beyond the arc. His perimeter shooting and scoring ability could give him a chance to carve out a meaningful role early in the season.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Provides spark off bench in Game 7
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McCain accumulated 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt), one rebound and one steal in 23 minutes during Saturday's 111-103 loss to the Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
With Cason Wallace stepping into the starting five for Saturday's do-or-die matchup, McCain came off the bench after making two consecutive starts. The 22-year-old guard didn't deliver his most efficient performance, though he still tied the bench high in points and scored in double figures for a third straight game. The Duke product was traded from Philadelphia to Oklahoma City in February after an injury-plagued start to his career that included surgery to repair a torn meniscus in December 2024 and thumb surgery last September. He appeared in 30 regular-season outings (two starts) for the Thunder, averaging 10.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.8 triples and 0.9 assists while shooting 39.1 percent from downtown in 17.9 minutes per contest during that span. He figures to maintain a meaningful bench role for the Thunder in 2026-27.
