With every passing day, it becomes more and more evident that the OKC Thunder managed to pull off the ultimate buy-low move at the 2026 NBA trade deadline by acquiring Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers.
From his sensational spark-plug scoring skills off the pine to his surprising effect on Isaiah Joe, the sophomore has been nothing but spectacular since beginning his Sooner State journey one month ago.
However, among the many reasons why the Sixers may be feeling a bit of remorse following the transaction, The Ringer's Chris Ryan believes it's his revived shooting stroke positioned alongside an already loaded Thunder rotation that takes the cake.