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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain says he felt blindsided by the Philadelphia 76ers’ trade ahead of Thursday’s deadline, but is looking forward to a new chapter of his NBA career with the defending champions. Coach Mark Daigneault revealed the Thunder’s interest in McCain, dating back to 2024, when Jared worked out with Oklahoma City […]

Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain has officially joined the Oklahoma City Thunder, as Mark Daigneault revealed the front office has had eyes on the sophomore shooter since his 2024 draft process. Ahead of this week’s deadline, the Thunder traded with the 76ers for McCain. GM Sam Presti reached deep into his treasure trove of […]

Jared McCain was grateful for the time he had with the Philadelphia 76ers community prior to his trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder. McCain saw his stint with the 76ers come to a close after two seasons, seeing Philadelphia sent him to Oklahoma City in exchange for draft compensation. He garnered serious attention with strong […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ decision to trade Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder carried more emotional weight inside the locker room than a standard midseason transaction, particularly for Tyrese Maxey. Following the deal Wednesday, Maxey explained that the move struck a personal chord because it marked the end of his first meaningful veteran-rookie relationship. Gina […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder, with only eight active players, lost to the San Antonio Spurs — 116-106 — veteran Jaylin Williams shared his thoughts on the Thunder’s trade with the Philadelphia 76ers for Jared McCain. Due to an extended list of injuries and one of the two trades the Thunder made on Wednesday, the depleted […]

Things look a lot different in Pennsylvania after the Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder. After the 76ers trade, McCain’s former teammates posted tributes to him on Instagram, according to screenshots shared by the Sixers’ beat writer, Adam Aaronson. “Justin Edwards and VJ Edgecombe posted Instagram stories of Jared McCain. Edwards recently raved […]

Ahead of Thursday’s deadline, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded for Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain in a deal that included four draft picks from the treasure trove of assets that GM Sam Presti has had saved over the years. While trade rumors surrounding the Thunder were linked to a center, Oklahoma City acquired Mason Plumlee […]

Jared McCain does not bother hiding his love for Michael Jackson. After torching James Madison for 30 points during his Duke days, he gave a simple explanation for his hot hand. James Madison can go ahead and blame Michael Jackson for Jared McCain’s 30-point performance tonight. “You rock my world” set the vibes from the […]

Upon returning from a torn meniscus and a thumb injury that further delayed his comeback bid, Jared McCain looked like a shell of his former self. The Philadelphia 76ers guard lit up the NBA last year when he took on a larger role amid his team’s plethora of injury woes, but to start the 2025-26 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to face a mountain of injury woes, with Quentin Grimes joining Joel Embiid and Kelly Oubre Jr. on the mend on Tuesday night in their clash against the Washington Wizards. But at the very least, Jared McCain seems to be putting his injury battles in the rearview mirror. McCain, who saw […]

Who really puts that sh-t on? The NBA tunnel has evolved into a fashion stage. Cameras flash. Social feeds explode. Players turn the walk from team bus to locker room into a personal runway. For some guys, it feels like a daily fashion week. The league’s stars know this entire moment sets a tone for […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were a mystery box heading into the 2025-26 season, but they have come out of the gates firing, having won five of their first six games to start the new campaign. Tyrese Maxey has been brilliant, VJ Edgecombe has been phenomenal, and the rest of the team is following suit. Even Joel […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are off to a 3-0 start with rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe leading the charge. But head coach Nick Nurse already has his eyes on getting another talented guard back into the rotation. Nurse shared his plans for Jared McCain’s return to the lineup, as per Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer on […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain was in the middle of a stellar stretch last season when he suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee. It prematurely ended his rookie stint, limiting him to just 23 games. He was eager to bounce back in his sophomore campaign. Or even simply regain that feeling of relief […]

To call the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 season an abject failure might just be an understatement. Heading into the opening night as the big winners of free agency, able to retain key players like Kelly Oubre Jr. and Andre Drummond while adding the biggest fish on the market, Paul George, to a four-year max contract, the […]

Philadelphia 76ers second-year guard Jared McCain underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn UCL in his right thumb. He suffered this injury during an offseason workout before training camp on Thursday and saw multiple specialists to determine the best path for immediate recovery. After consulting with doctors and team medical personnel, the Sixers and […]

Jared McCain gave Sixers fans a scare when he went under the knife for thumb surgery Tuesday, but he didn’t let the moment pass without a little entertainment. Instead of sulking, the sharpshooter hopped on Instagram from his hospital bed and decided to channel Lil Baby with an impromptu rap session that quickly went viral. […]

Shortly after going viral for a bench press, Philadelphia 76ers Jared McCain has sustained a thumb injury before the start of NBA training camp, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN. On Wednesday, McCain was in the midst of a workout when he suffered a UCL tear in his right thumb the day before Media Day. Meanwhile, […]

With NBA media days already jumping off and training camps set to open at the end of the month, the Philadelphia 76ers took the opportunity to announce they would bring back an old jersey design for the 2025-26 season. Among the promo images for the 76ers’ announcement was a photo of second-year guard Jared McCain […]

Jared McCain’s rookie year was shaping up to be something special. Through 23 games with the Philadelphia 76ers, the former Duke guard averaged 15.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists, leading all rookies in scoring before a knee injury cut his season short. It was a gut punch for a player who looked well on […]

The runway meets the hardwood this fall as Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham headlines TUNL’s second annual New York Fashion Week Gala on Sept. 15, per HollywoodReporter and Alford & Co.  Set at Lavan Midtown, the event partners with Rémy Martin and Louis XIII to blend luxury, artistry, and cultural innovation into one unforgettable night. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers went through one of their tougher seasons in recent history, going 24-58 in the regular season, and missing the playoffs by a wide margin. Tyrese Maxey only played 52 games in what he called one of the most difficult seasons of his career. With a fresh start entering the 2025-26 season, Maxey […]

While Las Vegas Summer League has mostly been a bummer for fans of the Philadelphia 76ers, with Johni Broome’s impressive play not making up for VJ Edgecombe’s absence, the Baylor product has still found plenty of ways to make fans smile in the City of Brotherly Love. Case and point, while his teammates looked to […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie sensation Jared McCain was selected to be a media correspondent for the 2025 NBA Finals featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. The series, which is seeing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton battle it out to lead their respective squads to their first NBA Championship, is tied at 2-2 heading into […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The 2025 NBA Finals have returned to Oklahoma City where the Thunder will host Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers. NBA Finals Correspondent Jared McCain of the Philadelphia 76ers has followed both teams closely through the year and can’t wait to see what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton have in store […]

The Indiana Pacers pulled off a stunning comeback in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but it wasn’t just the final score that had the NBA world talking. Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain went viral for his raw, real-time reaction to Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch shot that forced overtime against the New York Knicks. McCain […]

Despite claiming the 2023 MVP award, Joel Embiid is one of the most criticized players in the NBA, due to his increasing habit of “foul-baiting.” As fans continue to rip him for his habits, Embiid has openly admitted to manipulating the whistle, according to Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain. McCain revealed that Embiid thinks “foul-baiting” […]

After making headlines for how he presented himself almost as often as how he performed on the court as a rookie, Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain is capitalizing on the hype with a new line of nail polish via Sally Hansen, debuting five basketball-themed colors to get fans ready for the 2025-26 NBA season. That’s […]

PHILADELPHIA — Jared McCain and Joel Embiid spent a lot of time on the bench together during this Philadelphia 76ers season. The rookie and the veteran both dealt with knee injuries that knocked them out for most of the season. Although those injuries were not quite the same thing, it gave them lots of time […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain quickly emerged as a Rookie of the Year candidate during the first couple months of the season. The 2024 first-round draft pick unexpectedly took on a lead scoring role as the Sixers’ big three — Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George — all dealt with injuries at the start […]

As the Golden State Warriors prepared to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in a Saturday night showdown, Stephen Curry’s warm-up drew a big crowd. Among the many observers was Sixers rookie Jared McCain, who wouldn’t have missed this chance to watch and learn from a legend for anything. Curry’s warm-up routine has been appointment viewing […]

Before the 2024-25 season, the Philadelphia 76ers had a relatively successful offseason by luring Paul George to Philly in free agency. However, it looks like the Sixers aren’t getting the same George that flaunted his All-Star form in the previous years. Moreover, an often injured Joel Embiid, followed by the absence of Jared McCain, has […]

Although Jared McCain won’t be available to play for the Philadelphia 76ers down the stretch run of the 2024-25 season, the rookie is doing the best thing can control: attacking his injury rehab hard. McCain’s sensational rookie season was ended prematurely by a torn meniscus. He still leads the field of first-timers with 15.3 points […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star break is officially upon us, with players from across the league flying out to San Francisco, California for the festivities. One guy who won’t be participating in any of the events is Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain, but that hasn’t stopped him from making the trek out west, where he has […]

The Duke basketball program came away with an 87-70 win over rival North Carolina on Saturday, and at halftime, former Duke player Jared McCain made it clear how happy he was that the game was going the Blue Devils’ way. “What up ESPN? We’re at halftime at the Duke-UNC game, we’re blowing them out right […]

The Philadelphia 76ers simply haven’t been allowed to have nice things for a consistent period of time throughout the 2024-25 season thus far. Amid injury troubles to Joel Embiid and Paul George, particularly at the beginning of the year, rookie Jared McCain, who slipped through the cracks and fell to the 76ers with the 16th […]

As the NBA trade deadline looms, the Philadelphia 76ers’ season is gradually trending in the wrong direction. Following a 15-24 start, the initial expectations to make a deep playoff run have gone from bad to worse, with injuries and unmet performance goals from certain members of the roster. Sunday’s 104-99 loss to the Orlando Magic […]

The 2024-25 NBA season has seen underwhelming rookie play compared to previous seasons when Victor Wembanyama and Paolo Banchero ran away with the Rookie of the Year award. Still, plenty of first-year talents have made a difference for their teams, especially Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain. Unfortunately, with McCain’s season ending due to knee surgery, […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers announced that rookie guard Jared McCain had undergone season-ending surgery on his left knee, teammate Tyrese Maxey offered support and encouragement. McCain emerged as an early candidate for Rookie of the Year. Averaging 15.3 points, 2.6 assists, and 0.7 steals, Jared carved out a role with the 76ers. For that, Maxey is […]