The Oklahoma City Thunder stunned fans on Wednesday afternoon, trading for Jared McCain of the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick (via Houston) and a trio of second-round picks.
The move came as a surprise primarily because of the lack of buzz or intel surrounding Oklahoma City's apparent desire for a guard. With Ajay Mitchell and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out, however, McCain will see extended run to start his Thunder career.
McCain was iced out of a larger role in Philadelphia as a result of their guard depth. After missing most of his rookie season due to injury, McCain is averaging just 6.