The 76ers should avoid this hasty decision after latest devastating blow
The 76ers cannot afford another self-inflicted setback.
The Philadelphia 76ers cannot catch a break. Already dealing with a revolving door of injuries to their stars, breakout rookie Jared McCain suffered a torn meniscus not too long ago and has since been sidelined indefinitely after surgery. However, it looks like that indefinite tag has now been lifted, albeit for the worst reason.
Shortly after undergoing a successful knee surgery, McCain himself bared that he would be out of commission for the rest of the 2024-25 campaign. While the 76ers have not put out official word yet about his status for the remainder of the season, it’s far from surprising given the timeline for a torn meniscus.
The best rookie of the season so far, McCain would now be ineligible for the Rookie of the Year trophy. But even more importnatly, the 76ers will now lose one of their best players for the rest of their campaign and hunt for a playoff spot.
Jared McCain’s injury could make the 76ers do the unthinkable
McCain’s status undeniably changes the strategy for the 76ers front office as they continue dealing with teams on the transaction tables. Moving forward, their biggest priority now shifts to making sure that the team’s backcourt outside of Tyrese Maxey is a functional and playable one. Right now, it clearly is not.
