Shockwaves Hit Sixers: Star Player’s Injury Threatens Playoff Hopes

You ever get the feeling the Philadelphia 76ers just can’t catch a break? Last season they were mowed down by injury after injury, and just when you think this year might offer a respite, bam—there’s Jared McCain sidelined with a UCL tear in his right thumb. Yep, the kid who was starting to carve out some serious minutes, bringing in 15.3 points a night as a rookie, is now staring at the possibility of missing the season’s start. It’s almost poetic, in a heartbreaking sort of way. As the team consults specialists and braces for what’s next, one can’t help but wonder: can the Sixers dodge another injury avalanche, or are we looking at another season where talent is shackled by misfortune? Either way, it’s shaping up to be a rough road back to relevance.

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The Philadelphia 76ers were hit with numerous injuries last season, which completely derailed all of their plans.

They were hoping for better luck this year, but they are already having trouble.

According to ESPN, Jared McCain suffered a UCL tear in his right thumb during a workout on Thursday.

The young player and the team are now “consulting with specialists” about what to do next.

Breaking: Jared McCain suffered a UCL tear in his right thumb during a workout Thursday, the 76ers announced.

McCain and the team are consulting with specialists on next steps. pic.twitter.com/2usd8JkulE

— ESPN (@espn) September 25, 2025

McCain posted 15.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists last year during his rookie season.

He was receiving a decent amount of time on the court, partly because of the other injuries troubling his team, but then he experienced a physical problem of his own.

He was pulled off the court after 23 games because of an injury, a moment that really put a nail in the coffin of the 76ers’ season.

The plan was for McCain to continue to build on the success he found last year.

There are still great concerns about the team’s lead stars, Joel Embiid and Paul George.

Therefore, McCain had a chance to earn more time on the court and show that his rookie season wasn’t a fluke.

But now he could miss at least the start of the season because of this UCL tear.

The team will announce more information about McCain shortly, and there is a chance that he will heal quickly and could be back soon.

If this is the start of another tumultuous year for the Sixers, it’ll be very hard for them to achieve their goal of getting back on track.

The last thing this team needs is more injuries, especially before the season even begins.

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