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76ers Lock In Jared McCain Despite Injury Setback
10/31/2025
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- The Philadelphia 76ers exercised the third-year contract option for guard Jared McCain through the 2026-27 season.
- McCain was the No. 16 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and averaged 15.3 points, 2.6 assists, and 2.4 rebounds in 23 games last season.
- He has not played this season due to a UCL tear in his right thumb.
- The 76ers are 4-0 without him, led by Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.
