The Philadelphia 76ers have been hit with another unfortunate injury just as they prepare for the new season. Second-year guard Jared McCain, who was looking to return from a knee injury that ended his rookie campaign, has suffered a new setback. The timing is particularly problematic, occurring just one day before the team’s media day was set to begin, throwing a wrench into their preseason plans.

The injury is a torn UCL in McCain’s right thumb, which is his shooting hand. This news comes after he showed great promise last year, averaging 15.3 points per game before his season was cut short in December. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps highlighted the unfortunate timing, stating, “You almost can’t make it up, frankly.” The team now faces starting another season with a key player on the sidelines

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