76ers trade Jared McCain, their 2024 first-round pick, to Thunder before NBA deadline

McCain, who turns 22 in a few weeks, was the 76ers' first-round draft choice in 2024 after a stellar season at Duke.

McCain tore his meniscus in his left knee on Dec. 14, 2024, and the Sixers would announce in January 2025 that he would be sidelined for the rest of the season.

Things got worse to start this season, though, as McCain underwent surgery to repair a tear in the UCL in his right thumb, forcing him to miss more time on the court.

In 37 games this season, McCain has averaged just 6.6 points after pouring in 15.3 per night in his rookie season. However, he has been getting back into a groove of late, playing more minutes for Philadelphia and seeing some stat changes.

If McCain will get playing time, it's likely off the bench, with the Thunder using Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell in those roles.

The Thunder picked up right where they left off from the 2024-25 season, owning a 40-11 record, which is the best mark in the NBA this season.

Oklahoma City made their way to the NBA Finals after posting a 68-14 regular-season record, and defeated the Indiana Pacers in seven games to notch the franchise's first-ever Larry O'Brien Trophy.