76ers rookie Jared McCain is the team's latest player to face a significant injury setback.
As Philadelphia worked its way back to playing at full strength, McCain suffered a knee injury that will sideline him for an indefinite period. It's a crushing blow for both the 76ers and McCain, who had been garnering Rookie of the Year consideration with his play this season.
With McCain's injury, the Sixers have now had to navigate serious injuries to their star rookie and each member of the All-Star trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey. Making matters worse is that Embiid also suffered an injury in the same game as McCain.
What's next for McCain? Here is what is known about his injury and what it means for him and the 76ers moving forward.
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What is Jared McCain's injury?
McCain has a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee.
The 76ers announced the injury on Dec. 14. McCain is said to have reported knee soreness following the team's loss to the Pacers. The injury required surgery.
McCain played 29 minutes against the Pacers, finishing with five points on 2-for-6 shooting.
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How long will Jared McCain be out?
McCain is out indefinitely, the 76ers announced on Dec. 14.
The amount of time McCain misses will depend on the type of surgery he underwent. McCain either underwent meniscal repair or a partial meniscectomy. On his YouTube channel, McCain suggested that he "would be out for the whole year," suggesting the surgery was season-ending but the organization has yet to confirm that news.
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As outlined by medical expert Dr. Michael S. George of the KSF Orthopedic Center in Houston, recovery time from a meniscus repair is four to six months. After a partial meniscectomy, the patient can walk without crutches immediately and return to the court in four to six weeks.
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76ers schedule 2024-25
Here are the next five games on Philadelphia's schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Dec. 25 | at Celtics | 5 p.m. | ABC, ESPN |
| Dec. 28 | at Jazz | 9:30 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 30 | at Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 1 | at Kings | 10 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 2 | at Warriors | 10 p.m. | TNT |
Jared McCain stats
- 15.3 points per game
- 2.6 assists per game
- 2.4 rebounds per game
- 0.7 steals per game
- 1.6 turnovers per game
- 46.0 percent field goal shooting
- 38.3 percent 3-point shooting
- 87.5 percent free throw shooting
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