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Jared McCain Injury Update: Philadelphia 76ers’ rookie out for the entire season with torn meniscus

McCain suffered the injury during a 121-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers last month.

Picture Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Philadelphia 76ers have suffered a huge injury blow as Jared McCain has been sidelined for the remainder of the season, the team announced on Thursday. He suffered the injury during a loss to the Indiana Pacers last month and underwent a surgery on his left meniscus tear.

The 76ers announced that standout rookie Jared McCain (knee) is out for the season. pic.twitter.com/KJQ64jSEaD
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 10, 2025

A huge setback for 76ers in pursuit of playoffs

The Sixers have been struggling this season, and the frequent injuries to their star players have been one of the key reasons behind the poor run. The 76ers are 15-20 in the NBA regular season, sitting in 11th place in Eastern Conference standings.

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The Sixers acquired McCain with the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Before heading to Philadelphia, he averaged 14.3 points and 5.0 rebounds in 2023-24. Meanwhile, the rookie guard has improved this season, averaging 15.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 23 games.

The 76ers coach has given him eight starts this season, and his scoring average is the highest among those players who have played at least 20 games for the franchise. With McCain now set to be out for an extended period, the struggles for the Sixers are likely to grow further.

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