Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain suffered a UCL tear in his right thumb in a workout Thursday, the team announced, casting his availability for the start of the season in doubt.

He and the 76ers are working with specialists to determine what the next steps in his treatment plan will be, the team said.

McCain, 21, is coming off averaging 15.3 points in 23 games last season after being the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft before a meniscus tear, and subsequent surgery, in December prematurely ended his season.

McCain was expected to play a significant role for Philadelphia this season, either starting alongside All-Star Tyrese Maxey in the 76ers' backcourt or coming off the bench.

McCain's minutes will now go to Quentin Grimes , presuming the restricted free agent even

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