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Sixers Trade Jared McCain to Oklahoma City Thunder for 4 Draft Picks, AP Reports
The Sixers traded McCain to reduce luxury-tax costs and open roster space, receiving Houston's 2026 first-round and three second-round picks, including a top 2027 pick.
- On Feb. 4, 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers traded guard Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Houston Rockets' 2026 first-round pick and three second-round picks, ESPN's Shams Charania and The Associated Press reported.
- Shedding McCain's $4.2 million salary allowed the Sixers to sit roughly $3.0 million below the $187.9 million luxury-tax line, enabling roster conversions and financial flexibility.
- Despite injuries, the 16th overall pick in 2024 averaged 10.0 points and 38.1% on three-pointers in 60 career games for the Sixers before his season was limited to 6.6 points this year.
- The Thunder added McCain while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is sidelined with an abdominal strain, and the 76ers now have 14 players on the roster, enabling trade flexibility.
- Critics warn the move risks weakening this year's roster unless the Sixers follow up with another move within 24 hours, despite gaining multiple future draft assets.
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The Times HeraldReports: Sixers deal Jared McCain to Oklahoma City for four draft picks
The Philadelphia 76ers’ first move of trade season is a potentially unpopular shuffle of the backcourt. The 76ers have reportedly agreed to trade Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for a collection of four draft picks, effectively cashing in their 2024 first-round pick for more trade flexibility. The assets include Houston’s first-round pick in 2026, plus a second-rounder in 2027 that is the most favorable of Oklahoma City/Hou…
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OKC Thunder adds Jared McCain in trade with 76ers for multiple NBA Draft picks
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