Sixers' Jared McCain Undergoes Thumb Surgery at HSS

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain underwent successful surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb, a procedure performed by Dr. Michelle Carlson and confirmed by the team. The injury occurred during an offseason workout the day before Media Day; McCain will be reevaluated in about four weeks and medical timelines for this injury typically run four to six weeks, meaning he will miss all preseason action and at least the start of the 2025–26 regular season (a return in early November is possible). McCain averaged 15.3 points, 2.6 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 23 games as a rookie before a season-ending left knee meniscus tear last year. If his recovery mirrors past NBA cases he could be out roughly six weeks and miss up to the first 11 games, forcing the Sixers to rely on veterans like Kyle Lowry or Eric Gordon or younger guards such as VJ Edgecombe or Quentin Grimes for backcourt minutes. McCain shared upbeat videos from the hospital and teammates including Tyrese Maxey expressed support; the team will provide further updates after the planned four-week reevaluation amid broader health uncertainties around Joel Embiid and Paul George ahead of the Oct. 22 opener at Boston.