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On the eve of their 2025-26 season media day, injuries remain inescapable for the Sixers.

The team announced that Jared McCain suffered a UCL tear in his right thumb during a workout Thursday.

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“McCain and the 76ers are consulting with specialists on next steps and further updates will be provided as appropriate,” the Sixers said in a statement.

McCain, 21, had been ramping up to return from a left lateral meniscus tear he suffered in January.

He packed in plenty of brilliant moments during 23 games his rookie year. The Duke product scored at least 18 points in nine consecutive games between Nov. 8 and Nov. 24. All told, McCain averaged 15.3 points, 2.6 assists and 2.4 rebounds in

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