Sixers looking forward to seeing Jared McCain in return with Thunder
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The Philadelphia 76ers will see a familiar face back in the house on Monday when they play host to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the form of Jared McCain.
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The Sixers selected McCain with the No. 16 pick of the 2024 NBA draft and he proved himself to be a valuable piece as a rookie averaging 15.3 points and 2.6 assists while shooting 38.3% from deep in the 2024-25 season before undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. He then tore the UCL in his right thumb before the 2025-26 season and had to miss more time.
It was an up-and-down second season in Philadelphia as he played 37 games and averaged only 6.6 points off the bench. His shooting percentages were uneven as he had some tough moments in his return from such a major injury. He had stretches where he didn't play and he also spent some time in the G League.
However, McCain then had a 5-game stretch right before the deadline where he found it again. He shot a ridiculous 15-for-24 from deep (62.5%) and looked like he was in rhythm, but the Sixers then sent him to the Thunder in exchange for four draft picks. Now, McCain is averaging 12.3 points and shooting 44% from deep in 19 games with Oklahoma City.
"It’s gonna be great," VJ Edgecombe told reporters about seeing McCain on Monday. "I know he's coming out to hoop. We're coming out to do the same thing. That’s our dog. Everyone still loves Jared. Pretty sure it's vice versa. So, yeah. That's our dog. I'm just happy to see him hoopin' and playing well."
Time will tell if the McCain trade ever works out in Philadelphia's favor, but the Sixers will be looking to get a win over the Thunder on Monday and keep moving in the right direction.
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