Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (knee) underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn left meniscus. He is out indefinitely. The 20-year-old out of Duke was in the running to win this season's Rookie of the Year award, averaging 15.3 points (23.8 points in eight starts). Without question, it's a tough blow to a team that has been riddled with injuries, with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George all missing time during the 2024-25 campaign. Nonetheless, dynasty managers should hold on to McCain, considering he appears to have a bright future ahead of him. But until he's cleared to return, Eric Gordon could see more minutes, although he's not worth adding to any fantasy roster.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (knee) will undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. He is out indefinitely. The rookie was having an awesome year, averaging 15.3 points and shooting 38.3% from behind the arc. But he'll now join a lengthy list of 76ers who have missed time this season, including Joel Embiid (face), Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey. With that said, Philly will need to dig deeper for bench production, with Ricky Council IV in line for more opportunities moving ahead.
Jared McCain Taken To Hospital Following Hard Fall
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Jared McCain (head) was taken to a hospital after he suffered a hard fall in Wednesday's preseason clash with Brooklyn. According to ESPN's Tim Bontemps, McCain is being evaluated for a concussion, among other things, after appearing to struggle to catch his breath on the court. McCain, the 16th pick of this year's draft, notched nine points, seven rebounds, and two assists in 23 minutes before exiting Wednesday's action. The 20-year-old guard has drawn a lot of plaudits for his performances in training camp and the preseason. He looks set to be part of the regular rotation to start the season, although it's currently unclear if McCain will be ready for next week following Wednesday's incident.
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