76ers Trade Guard Jared McCain to Thunder

McCain shares farewell message to Philadelphia after being dealt for draft picks

Feb. 5, 2026 at 11:07pm

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Second-year guard Jared McCain will be continuing his NBA career with the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the Philadelphia 76ers traded him in exchange for draft picks prior to the trade deadline. Before suiting up for his new team, McCain shared a message of appreciation for the city of Philadelphia, his teammates, and the 76ers organization.

Why it matters

The trade of Jared McCain marks a shift in the 76ers' roster as they look to retool their team through the draft. McCain was a second-round pick for the 76ers in 2024 and had shown promise in his first two NBA seasons, making this trade an interesting move for both teams involved.

The details

The 76ers traded McCain to the Thunder in exchange for multiple future draft picks. McCain had been with the 76ers since being drafted in 2024 and had carved out a role as a rotation player in his first two seasons in the league.

  • The trade was completed prior to the 2026 NBA trade deadline on February 6, 2026.

The players

Jared McCain

A second-year guard who was traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Philadelphia 76ers

The NBA team that traded guard Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Oklahoma City Thunder

The NBA team that acquired guard Jared McCain in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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What they’re saying

“Philly, [I'm] so grateful for everything, the love the city showed, my teammates and staff becoming family. It will always be a home for me and incredibly blessed to be drafted here. So much more to say but just want to say thank you Philadelphia.”

— Jared McCain (Instagram)

What’s next

The Thunder will look to integrate McCain into their roster as they continue their rebuild, while the 76ers will aim to use the draft picks acquired in the trade to improve their team.

The takeaway

This trade represents a changing of the guard for the 76ers, as they part ways with a young player in Jared McCain in order to acquire future draft capital to potentially build around their core of young talent.