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Jared McCain Tears Thumb UCL in Workout, Putting His Start to the Season in Doubt

Philadelphia is consulting specialists before setting a recovery plan.

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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 confirmed the second-year guard tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb during Thursday’s workout and will update his status after medical consultations.
  • ESPN first reported the injury, and analysts say many thumb UCL recoveries take about 4–6 weeks but can extend for months if surgery is required, leaving opening-night availability uncertain.
  • McCain was projected for a key role after a promising rookie year ended in December with left knee meniscus surgery despite averaging 15.3 points in 23 games.
  • Short-term guard minutes are expected to shift to rookie V.J. Edgecombe and veteran Kyle Lowry, with restricted free agent Quentin Grimes still in a contract stalemate.
  • Media day is Friday with camp starting Saturday, preseason games in Abu Dhabi next week, and the regular-season opener on Oct. 22 at Boston.