Almost out of nowhere, the Philadelphia 76ers turned in a new entry to the list of shockers before the deadline. As first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the team has traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a 2026 Rockets first-round pick and three future second-round picks, putting an end to the eccentric guard’s brief stint in Philly.
As everyone knows, the 76ers are still pretty much in win-now mode. As such, this move to get some more draft ammo is a huge indication that the front office is up to something. And as one might be able to infer, Daryl Morey and his cohorts could very well be angling to position themselves for a potential blockbuster deal.