McCain finished Monday's 110-108 win over the Clippers with no counting stats across five minutes.

EDGE Analysis

McCain played fewer than 10 minutes for the sixth straight game, in three of which he has failed to see the floor. Despite coming off an injury, his return has been largely underwhelming, both in fantasy and reality. At this point, there is no reason to be holding him outside of deeper redraft formats.

The 76ers recalled McCain from the G League's Delaware Blue Coats on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

McCain joined the Blue Coats for their last two games as he continues to increase his workload after making his season debut in a Nov. 4 loss to the Bulls. The second-year guard has yet to log more than 15 minutes in a single game for the parent club, and the Sixers will likely continue to ease him back into a more sizable role following knee and thumb injuries.

McCain logged 10 points (3-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three assists, two rebounds and one steal over 20 minutes during the G League Delaware Blue Coats' 133-126 loss to the Greensboro Swarm on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

McCain was assigned to the Blue Coats ahead of Thursday's game as he works up his conditioning while recovering from a knee injury. He didn't have the most efficient night in Thursday's G League outing, but the important thing for the second-year pro is that he's able to increase his workload and not suffer a setback. McCain is set to appear in Saturday's G League rematch against Greensboro.

McCain has been assigned to the G League's Delaware Blue Coats on Thursday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCain is expected to play with the Blue Coats Thursday and Saturday, so he can ramp up his minutes. Aaronson notes that McCain has struggled to adjust to his bulky knee brace, so this is an effort to get him more comfortable.

McCain (knee) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against Toronto, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Saturday is set to be the second appearance of the season for McCain, who sat out the second leg of a back-to-back Wednesday against the Cavaliers. The 76ers have another short turnaround Sunday against the Pistons, so fantasy managers should expect the sharpshooter to sit out the second half of this back-to-back.

McCain (left knee injury recovery) will not play Wednesday against the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

McCain's season debut was delayed until Tuesday while he completed his recovery from September right thumb surgery, but his absence for the second leg of a back-to-back set will be the result of maintenance for his left knee, which he had surgically repaired this past December. In his debut outing during Tuesday's 113-111 loss to the Bulls, McCain was limited to 15 minutes and finished with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two assists and one rebound. The second-year guard could see his playing time pick up a bit once his knee and thumb surgeries are further in the rear-view mirror, but the eventual return of Paul George (knee) could prevent him from holding down a consistent 20-plus-minute role once Philadelphia is at full strength.

McCain (thumb) finished with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two assists and one rebound across 15 minutes during Tuesday's 113-111 loss to Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Cleared to make his season debut after completing his recovery from thumb surgery, McCain showed some rust and made a limited impact during his time on the court. Before he required surgery last December to repair a torn meniscus in his knee, McCain had carved out a significant role during his injury-shortened rookie campaign, averaging 15.3 points, 2.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 2.2 three-pointers in 25.8 minutes per game over 23 appearances. However, the 76ers are healthier as a whole in 2025-26 compared to early last season, and the addition of No. 3 overall pick VJ Edgecombe and the eventual return of Paul George (knee) could put a ceiling on McCain's playing time even once he gets further ramped up. Tuesday's game represented the front end of a back-to-back set, so McCain could be a candidate to rest Wednesday in Cleveland after seeing his first game action since Dec. 13, 2024.

McCain (thumb) will make his season debut Tuesday against the Bulls, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After undergoing surgery in late September to repair a torn UCL in his right thumb, McCain is set to make his grand return to the rotation. It's worth mentioning that Tuesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so it will be interesting to see how the team handles his minutes. Once he gets his legs under him, McCain will likely have a significant role in the offense behind Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.

McCain (thumb) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After undergoing surgery in late September to repair a torn UCL in his right thumb, McCain is likely to make his season debut in the front end of Philadelphia's back-to-back set. It wouldn't be surprising if the Sixers limited his minutes during his return, and he'll likely provide a spark off the bench behind Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.

The 76ers picked up McCain's (thumb) team option for 2026-27 on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCain's option is valued at $4.42 million, and it's not a surprise to see the franchise like up the sharpshooter. McCain practiced with the team Thursday after missing the beginning of the season recovering from thumb surgery, setting him up for a potential return in early November. It's unclear how he'll fit into the backcourt, with Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe playing so well.