US Edition76ers Use Team Option on Jared McCain to Extend His Contract Through the 2026-27 Season
The 76ers retained McCain through 2027 after he led all rookies with 15.3 points per game despite injuries, according to team president Daryl Morey.
- The Philadelphia 76ers exercised their third-year contract option for guard Jared McCain on Thursday, keeping him under contract through the 2026-27 season.
- After a standout rookie year, Jared McCain led all rookies by averaging 15.3 points in 23 appearances and set an NBA rookie record with at least three 3s in eight consecutive games.
- On Dec. 13, Jared McCain suffered a season-ending torn meniscus and also missed time after a UCL tear in his right thumb, returning to full practice participation Thursday.
- The second‑year player will make $4.42 million next year and his retention secures a promising young scorer amid injuries to Joel Embiid and Paul George.
- With All‑Star Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe leading a 4-0 start through four games, McCain will add another element to the Sixers' backcourt once fully healthy.
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76ers exercise third-year team option on G Jared McCain
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers exercised their third-year contract option for promising second-year guard Jared McCain Thursday. The move announced by 76ers president Daryl Morey keeps McCain under contract through the 2026-27 season. McCain has not played yet this season after suffering a UCL tear in his right thumb in late September. McCain appeared in 23 games last season and led all rookies with an average of 15.3 points. He also aver…
76ers Exercise Third-Year Option on Jared McCain
The Philadelphia 76ers exercised their third-year contract option for second-year guard Jared McCain on Thursday. The move keeps McCain under contract with the team through the 2026-27 season. Jared McCain Remains Sidelined After Suffering UCL Tear McCain has not played yet this season after suffering a UCL tear in his right thumb in late September. […] The post 76ers Exercise Third-Year Option on Jared McCain appeared first on Basketball Inside…
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