McCain has been rehabbing from a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right thumb, an injury suffered during a workout in September 2025 that sidelined him for the start of the 2025–26 regular season. Encouragingly, he appears to be ahead of schedule — a welcome development for a 76ers team off to a 4–0 start.

Sixers coach Nick Nurse also provided an injury update on McCain, who had a split removed from his surgically repaired hand.

The 76ers are off to an undefeated start, and they are not at full strength yet. How will Jared McCain fit into the lineup when he returns?