Dec 6, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (20) reacts against the Orlando Magic in the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
You might've thought the clouds over the Sixers' Camden training facility were clearing.
Some periodic Zapruder film of Joel Embiid playing basketball with his teammates in the late stages of the offseason. The newly unveiled retro jerseys that the fans have long craved. An exciting lottery pick getting set to debut.
It was all looking...kind of encouraging?
Think again!
Less than 24 hours before Media Day, the Sixers announced that second-year guard Jared McCain tore the UCL in the thumb on his shooting hand during a workout on Thursday. McCain and the team are consulting with specialists on next steps and further updates will be provided as appropriate.
Before he ever gets to return to the floor after his rookie season was derailed by a torn meniscus, McCain is freshly back on the shelf with a new injury.
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