McCain recorded eight points (3-13 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two steals over 21 minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason loss to the Rockets.
McCain endured a particularly difficult shooting night, missing all eight attempts from three-point range after knocking down six triples against Indiana on Tuesday. His six rebounds and two steals helped offset the offensive struggles, and he didn't commit a turnover. The third-year guard remains a candidate for reserve backcourt minutes, though his shooting consistency will be important.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Strikes for 20 points Tuesday
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McCain amassed 20 points (6-13 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 19 minutes in Tuesday's 114-112 preseason win over the Pacers in overtime.
McCain returned to the lineup after sitting out Monday's loss to Atlanta. The Duke product caught fire from beyond the arc, knocking down a game-high six triples and leading the Thunder in scoring. The 22-year-old guard is expected to come off the bench behind Cason Wallace to begin the regular season, though the former should take on a meaningful role from the second unit.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Cleared to play Tuesday
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McCain (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Pacers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
McCain will return to action in the second half of this back-to-back set after sitting out Monday's loss to the Hawks. With the 22-year-old guard back in action, Josh Dix and Otega Oweh could see fewer minutes.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Won't play Monday
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McCain (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
McCain and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set, but they're expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host Indiana. McCain started the preseason opener but is slated for a bench role on Opening Night if everyone is healthy.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Won't start vs. Milwaukee
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McCain won't start Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
McCain got the starting nod in Tuesday's preseason-opening loss to the Pelicans, though he'll shift to the second unit in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The Thunder will start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and Aday Mara on Wednesday.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Starting against Pelicans
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McCain will start in Tuesday's preseason game against New Orleans, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
With the Thunder sitting their usual starters, McCain will start versus the Pelicans. The 22-year-old appeared in 30 regular-season games for Oklahoma City during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 10.4 points and 2.1 rebounds over 18.0 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Hyped up by Presti
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Thunder general manager Sam Presti praised McCain's all-around game, describing the guard as a "winning player," Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Presti added that there's "a lot more" to McCain's game than his ability to knock down three-pointers. The comments suggest Oklahoma City values the 22-year-old's broader skill set and could look to utilize him in multiple ways during his first season with the Thunder, and there will certainly be more opportunities following some key departures in the wing rotation.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Could be more involved
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According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, the Thunder's decision to part with Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort creates a clearer path for McCain to earn immediate rotation minutes.
Even so, the guard is a part of a deep backcourt that includes Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso and Ajay Mitchell, so McCain's playing time will likely depend on how effective he is from beyond the arc. His perimeter shooting and scoring ability could give him a chance to carve out a meaningful role early in the season.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Provides spark off bench in Game 7
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McCain accumulated 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt), one rebound and one steal in 23 minutes during Saturday's 111-103 loss to the Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
With Cason Wallace stepping into the starting five for Saturday's do-or-die matchup, McCain came off the bench after making two consecutive starts. The 22-year-old guard didn't deliver his most efficient performance, though he still tied the bench high in points and scored in double figures for a third straight game. The Duke product was traded from Philadelphia to Oklahoma City in February after an injury-plagued start to his career that included surgery to repair a torn meniscus in December 2024 and thumb surgery last September. He appeared in 30 regular-season outings (two starts) for the Thunder, averaging 10.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.8 triples and 0.9 assists while shooting 39.1 percent from downtown in 17.9 minutes per contest during that span. He figures to maintain a meaningful bench role for the Thunder in 2026-27.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Remains productive despite loss
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McCain ended with 13 points (4-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, six assists and two steals across 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-91 loss to San Antonio in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals.
McCain scored in double figures for the fourth time in the past five games, continuing to play a substantial role in the absence of Ajay Mitchell (calf). McCain has now started back-to-back games, averaging 16.5 points and 2.5 three-pointers in those outings. Thursday's loss leaves the series tied at 3-3, with Game 7 tabled for Saturday. If Mitchell is once again ruled out, expect to see McCain in an elevated role.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Hits for 20 in Game 5 start
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McCain closed Tuesday's 127-114 victory over the Spurs in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals with 20 points (7-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-5 FT) and three rebounds over 33 minutes.
Making his first start since the first game of the first round against the Suns on April 12, McCain provided strong secondary scoring for the Thunder. The second-year guard has played at least 24 minutes in four straight games, taking advantage of the absence of Jalen Williams (hamstring). Over that stretch, McCain is averaging 15.0 points, 3.8 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.0 assists, although he's shooting just 34.4 percent from the floor. Williams still lacks a clear return timeline, so McCain could see an elevated role again in Game 6 on Thursday.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Entering starting lineup Tuesday
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McCain will start Tuesday's Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against San Antonio, Josue Pavon of ClutchPoints.com reports.
With Jalen Williams (hamstring) and Ajay Mitchell (calf) out, head coach Mark Daigneault will shake things up and slide McCain into the starting five for the first time this postseason. The guard replaces Cason Wallace in the backcourt, giving Oklahoma City an additional scoring threat and floor spacer alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. McCain is coming off a quiet four-point outing in Game 4, but he showed his explosive upside with a 24-point performance in Game 3 and should see plenty of volume in a pivotal home matchup.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Goes missing in Game 4 loss
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McCain totaled four points (1-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 24 minutes during Sunday's 103-82 loss to San Antonio in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
McCain was unable to repeat his heroics from Game 3, tallying just four points, the fewest he has scored in his past five appearances. Oklahoma City continues to deal with injuries, affording McCain a larger-than-expected role. In his last five games, McCain has averaged 12.0 points and 1.8 three-pointers, including a 24-point effort in Game 3.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Fares well off bench
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McCain had 12 points (4-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 122-113 win over San Antonio in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
While it wasn't the best night for McCain shooting the ball, he saw his largest workload of the postseason. If Jalen Williams (hamstring) is unable to play in Game 3, McCain could again be called upon to play a larger role on the wings.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Strong line off bench
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McCain recorded 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 15 minutes during Tuesday's 108-90 victory over the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
McCain made a strong impression off the bench, leading the second unit in scoring. Luguentz Dort has been underwhelming offensively for the Thunder, so McCain could potentially chip away at the veteran's workload if he keeps this up.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Leads OKC off bench
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McCain posted 26 points (9-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 28 minutes during the Thunder's 121-92 win over the Nets on Wednesday.
The Thunder led by as much as 42 points during Wednesday's blowout win, which resulted in McCain and the rest of the reserves seeing more time in the second half. The second-year pro took advantage of the extra court time, scoring a season-high 26 points, which was his highest scoring output since Nov. 22, 2024 as a member of the 76ers, when he scored 30 points (also against the Nets). McCain has been a steady presence off the bench for the Thunder since he was acquired from the 76ers in early February. He'll have opportunities to serve in an expanded role in games for which Oklahoma City is down players, as was the case Wednesday with Luguentz Dort (rest) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) both unavailable.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Sees 12 minutes in win
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McCain registered six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds across 12 minutes during Tuesday's 113-108 victory over the Magic.
McCain is a very small part of Oklahoma City's rotation, but he may see more action Wednesday against Brooklyn -- Luguentz Dort is one of several players who will get the night off Wednesday. Since joining the Thunder, McCain is shooting 43.2 percent from the field.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Hits for team-high 20 in win
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McCain chipped in 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals over 25 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 116-108 victory over the Bulls.
With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) back in street clothes, McCain stepped up to lead the Thunder in scoring on the night. It's the third time in the last seven games the second-year guard had produced 20-plus points, a stretch in which he's averaging 14.4 points, 2.9 boards, 2.3 threes, 0.9 assists and 0.9 steals in 20.7 minutes from the second unit.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Nets 20 points with four treys
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McCain finished with 20 points (6-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 loss to the Pistons.
McCain got off to a slow start Wednesday, going scoreless through the first half of action while missing all four of his shot attempts. However, he completely flipped the script after halftime and finished with a decent stat line. If Isaiah Joe (glute) needs to miss Friday's game against the Nuggets, McCain could see an uptick in minutes and an expanded role on offense.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Plays well off bench
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McCain had 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and two steals over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 136-109 win over the Suns.
This was McCain's best performance since joining the Thunder, giving him a confidence boost ahead of Oklahoma City's final game before the All-Star break. The Thunder could look a lot healthier after the break, and it will be interesting to see how the rotation shapes up.
