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76ers Confirm Jared McCain's Thumb UCL Tear on Eve of Training Camp

Philadelphia is consulting specialists as his opening-night status is uncertain and early backcourt roles may be reshuffled.

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Jan 31, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (20) reacts before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images/File photo
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Overview

  • Philadelphia said McCain tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb during a workout and that further updates will follow after specialist consultations.
  • No timetable has been set; ESPN reporting and medical guidance suggest many UCL thumb injuries require roughly four to six weeks, putting the Oct. 22 opener in doubt.
  • With McCain sidelined, minutes are expected to shift to rookie VJ Edgecombe and veteran Kyle Lowry, with restricted free agent Quentin Grimes a factor if he re-signs.
  • The setback follows McCain’s season-ending left meniscus tear last December, which cut short a promising rookie run of 15.3 points per game in 23 appearances.
  • The news landed a day before media day and just ahead of preseason, including two games in Abu Dhabi next week, as the Sixers also monitor Joel Embiid and Paul George after knee procedures.