Overview

• McCain said the injury was a freak play during a tag on a roller when he heard his right thumb pop.
• He expects reevaluation in about two weeks with plans to switch from his current brace to a playing brace before resuming passing and dribbling.
• He remains in a brace and is focusing on left-handed layups, floaters and conditioning, saying he feels in game shape.
• He described crying after the MRI diagnosis and said he leaned on his mother and a psychologist for support.
• He is expected to miss the start of the season, and coach Nick Nurse praised his engagement as the guard rotation takes shape with Tyrese Maxey, Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe.