"The 21-year-old hasn't played in an NBA game since last December, when his rookie year was cut short after an extremely promising 23 games due to a torn meniscus in his left knee. That injury, which required season-ending surgery, saw McCain's season end after those 23 games (including 8 starts) with an average of 15.3 points per game while shooting 38.3% from 3, and had the No. 16 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft well on his way at the time to winning the league's Rookie of the Year award."
"While McCain is set to return to action Tuesday, likely in a reserve role behind All-Star Tyrese Maxey and this year's breakout rookie, No. 3 overall pick V.J. Edgecombe, Paul George continues to sit out after offseason knee surgery of his own. It's unclear exactly when George will return to the court, but he has steadily been increasing his participation levels in practice over the past couple of weeks."
Jared McCain was upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game in Chicago, clearing the way for his season debut. McCain tore a ligament in his right (shooting) thumb during a workout before Philadelphia's season-opening media day and has been out since September. He also missed the end of his rookie season after tearing a meniscus in his left knee last December and undergoing season-ending surgery. McCain averaged 15.3 points over 23 games as a rookie, shooting 38.3% from three. He is expected to play a reserve role behind Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe. Paul George remains sidelined after offseason knee surgery but has increased practice participation. Philadelphia and Chicago enter the game 5-1, tied atop the Eastern Conference.
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