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Jared McCain’s 24 Leads OKC Sweep, Signals Morey Exit.

5/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jared McCain scored 24 points and four rebounds off the bench in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
He added 12 points in Game 2, when teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander told him to “calm down” while shooting.
Philadelphia fans and analysts say the mid-season trade that sent McCain to Oklahoma City helped the Sixers’ semifinal sweep and signaled a move away from basketball operations head Daryl Morey.

History

Historical Context

In February 2008 the Lakers sent Kwame Brown, Javaris Crittenton, Aaron McKie, the rights to Marc Gasol and two first-round picks to Memphis for Pau Gasol. His arrival sparked a 22-5 stretch, raising the team to a 57-25 record and the West’s top seed. The trade shifted the franchise from rebuilding toward immediate championship aims, a model later copied.

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Story summary

Jared McCain scored 24 points and four rebounds off the bench in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
He added 12 points in Game 2, when teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander told him to “calm down” while shooting.
Philadelphia fans and analysts say the mid-season trade that sent McCain to Oklahoma City helped the Sixers’ semifinal sweep and signaled a move away from basketball operations head Daryl Morey.

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