Overview
- He played roughly nine minutes in the loss to Detroit, finishing scoreless on 0-for-3 shooting.
- Coach Nick Nurse said his second-half conditioning looked challenging and that they will keep at a gradual ramp-up.
- McCain said a bulky left-knee brace is affecting his balance, and he is testing different sleeves to improve comfort.
- Coaches are timing his shifts alongside Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid is serving as a steady mentor and sounding board.
- McCain said a check on whether he can shed the brace is expected in about a month, with game reps viewed as key to regaining feel.