Thunder Acquire Jared McCain in Deadline Deal

ESPN's Dave Pasch praises OKC's move to add the 76ers guard

Feb. 7, 2026 at 3:15pm

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired guard Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the NBA trade deadline. ESPN announcer Dave Pasch spoke positively about the move, saying "Sam Presti knows what he's doing" and that the addition of McCain could be one of the better trades made before the deadline.

Why it matters

The Thunder have been looking to bolster their roster as they push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The acquisition of McCain, a talented young guard, could provide a needed boost to their lineup and help them make a postseason run.

The details

The Thunder sent a package of draft picks and a player to the 76ers in exchange for McCain. The 24-year-old guard has shown promise in his early NBA career and could be a valuable piece for the Thunder as they look to build around their young core.

  • The trade was completed on February 7, 2026, ahead of the NBA's trade deadline.

The players

Jared McCain

A 24-year-old guard who was recently traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Sam Presti

The general manager of the Oklahoma City Thunder, known for his savvy roster moves.

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What they’re saying

“Sam Presti knows what he's doing. This could possibly be one of the better moves made ahead of the deadline.”

— Dave Pasch, ESPN Announcer (KOCO)

What’s next

The Thunder will look to integrate McCain into their lineup and see how he can contribute to their playoff push.

The takeaway

The Thunder's acquisition of Jared McCain demonstrates their commitment to improving their roster and making a run at the postseason. Pasch's praise of the move suggests Presti and the Thunder front office made a savvy decision that could pay dividends down the stretch.