Jared McCain Undergoes Successful Thumb Surgery, Faces Four-Week Re-evaluation

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain successfully underwent surgery on Tuesday, October 1, 2025, to repair a UCL tear in his right thumb. The procedure was performed by Dr. Michelle Carson at the Hospital for Special Surgery. The Sixers announced that McCain will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks, marking the first timeline detail since he suffered the injury last Thursday. This injury ensures McCain will miss the start of his second season and will not be available for the team's planned guard-heavy attack. This latest setback follows a season-ending left lateral meniscus tear he sustained on December 13 of his rookie year. Teammate Tyrese Maxey expressed support, acknowledging McCain's hard work in returning from his previous knee injury and praising his positive attitude, work ethic, shooting, passing, defense, and overall team contributions.