Thunder Acquire Jared McCain in Roster Shuffle

Oklahoma City trades first-round and future second-round picks to 76ers

Feb. 4, 2026 at 7:07pm

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired guard Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Houston's 2026 first-round pick and three future second-round selections. The Thunder also swapped forward Ousmane Dieng to the Chicago Bulls in a three-team deal that brought center Mason Plumlee from the Charlotte Hornets to Oklahoma City.

Why it matters

The Thunder are looking to bolster their roster ahead of a potential playoff push, adding the talented McCain to complement their young core. The trade also clears up their frontcourt rotation by bringing in the veteran Plumlee.

The details

McCain was the 18th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and has shown promise in his first two seasons with the 76ers. The Thunder are hoping he can provide scoring punch and playmaking off the bench. Dieng, a 2022 first-round selection, was deemed expendable with the arrival of Plumlee.

  • The trade was completed on February 4, 2026.

The players

Jared McCain

A 24-year-old guard who was the 18th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and has played the last two seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Ousmane Dieng

A 22-year-old forward who was the Thunder's first-round pick in 2022 and has played the last three seasons in Oklahoma City.

Mason Plumlee

A 32-year-old veteran center who has spent the last two seasons with the Charlotte Hornets.

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What they’re saying

“Jared McCain is a talented young player who we believe can make an immediate impact for our team. We're excited to add him to our roster as we continue to build towards contention.”

— Sam Presti, Thunder General Manager (spotonoklahoma.com)

What’s next

The Thunder will look to integrate McCain into their rotation as they make a push for the playoffs in the second half of the season.

The takeaway

The Thunder's trade for Jared McCain and acquisition of Mason Plumlee demonstrate their commitment to improving the roster and surrounding their young core with veteran talent as they aim to return to the postseason.