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Jared McCain Thrives With Thunder After Trade, Putting 76ers’ Decision Under the Microscope

His rapid fit in Oklahoma City’s movement system underscores how differently Philadelphia deployed him earlier this season.

Overview

  • Since his Feb. 4 trade from the 76ers, McCain has secured steady rotation minutes for Oklahoma City, averaging 11.9 points on .475/.444/.885 shooting in 18.8 minutes across 18 games.
  • He posted a season-high 26 points in a 121-92 win over the Nets this week, hitting 9 of 16 from the field and 5 of 9 from three.
  • Head coach Mark Daigneault says McCain has integrated quickly and committed to defensive fundamentals, noting his feistiness and discipline against larger matchups.
  • Oklahoma City is 15-3 since acquiring McCain, riding a 10-game winning streak and maintaining a three-game lead for the West’s top seed.
  • Philadelphia dealt McCain after a G League stint for Houston’s 2026 first-round pick and three second-rounders, while analyst Kevin O’Connor has labeled him a perfect fit in OKC and questioned the Sixers’ evaluation.