Sixers trade Jared McCain to OKC Thunder for draft picks
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Why newly-acquired Thunder guard Jared McCain can't wait for his first home game at the Paycom Center in his debut on Saturday.
McCain is always a crowd favorite, dating back to his time at Duke. With the Philadelphia 76ers, he was one of the most impressive young players, but he was overshadowed by VJ Edgecombe's arrival.
The Sixers were one of the least active teams ahead of the trade deadline. They parted ways with two players in exchange for draft picks. The national media weighs in on the moves.
On Friday, less than 24 hours removed from the NBA trade deadline and a road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, in which the Sixers shot 5-of-24 from deep, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey admitted Philadelphia sent McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder in hopes of making an additional deadline deal.
The Oklahoma City Thunder has added star guard Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers to their NBA championship team.
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Reminding 76ers that Jared McCain's rookie stats were better than VJ Edgecombe before injury originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.