76ers Make Embarrassing Jumbotron Gaffe During Cavaliers Game

The team displayed the wrong player's photo during starting lineup introductions.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Philadelphia 76ers suffered an embarrassing technical gaffe during their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the team's jumbotron displayed a photo of former 76ers player Jared McCain instead of current player Cameron Payne in the starting lineup graphic.

Why it matters

The incident is a reminder of the 76ers' decision to trade away McCain, a young player who could have provided valuable depth amid the team's current injury woes. The gaffe is a public embarrassment for the franchise and highlights the potential consequences of their roster moves.

The details

With several key 76ers players out due to injury, the team's starting lineup featured the little-known Cameron Payne. However, instead of showing Payne's photo on the jumbotron, the graphic displayed an image of Jared McCain, whom the 76ers had traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder just a month prior at the trade deadline.

  • The incident occurred during the 76ers' game against the Cavaliers on March 9, 2026.
  • The 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Thunder in February 2026, just a month before this game.

The players

Jared McCain

A former 76ers player who was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in February 2026.

Cameron Payne

A 76ers player who was in the starting lineup for the game against the Cavaliers, but whose photo was mistakenly replaced by the jumbotron with that of Jared McCain.

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What they’re saying

“I look up at the Jumbotron during starting intros and...that's not Cam Payne”

— Ky Carlin, Sixers Wire reporter (Twitter)

What’s next

The 76ers will need to investigate the technical issue that led to the embarrassing jumbotron gaffe and take steps to ensure it does not happen again.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the potential consequences of the 76ers' decision to trade away a young, talented player like Jared McCain, who could have provided valuable depth amid the team's current injury troubles. The gaffe is a public embarrassment for the franchise and a reminder that roster moves can come back to haunt a team.