76ers Trade McCain to Thunder for 2026 Pick, Three Seconds

The Philadelphia 76ers traded guard Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, sending the second-year player to the reigning NBA champions in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick from the Houston Rockets and three second-round selections.

The deal, reported by sources close to the negotiations, includes the Rockets' first-round pick, which Oklahoma City acquired in a prior transaction, along with a 2027 second-round pick that is the most favorable among those owned by the Thunder, Rockets, Indiana Pacers or Miami Heat; a 2028 second-round pick from the Milwaukee Bucks; and the Thunder's own 2028 second-rounder. The trade comes one day before the NBA's trade deadline and helps the 76ers shed salary, positioning them about $3 million below the luxury tax line while bolstering their future draft assets.

McCain, selected 16th overall by Philadelphia in the 2024 NBA draft after a standout college career at Duke, entered the league as a highly touted prospect known for his scoring ability and social media presence on TikTok, where he amassed millions of followers. In his rookie season of 2024-25, he quickly became a fan favorite, averaging 15.3 points, 2.6 assists and...