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| HT/WT: 6-2, 195 lbs |
| Birthplace: Sacramento, CA |
| Age: 22 |
| School: Duke |
| Experience: 2 |
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2026 Stats
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| Regular Season | 22.8 | 11.3 | 40.5 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Top Jared McCain News
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Drops 18 points in win
McCain logged 18 points (6-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 125-114 victory over the Suns.
McCain entered the starting lineup in place of Cason Wallace (shoulder) and provided an immediate offensive boost, scoring 10 points before halftime. With Wallace expected to miss significant time following surgery, McCain has an opportunity to establish himself as a regular starter. Caruso's ankle injury could further strengthen McCain's outlook, making him an appealing fantasy pickup for managers seeking scoring and three-point production.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Starting Monday
McCain will start Monday's game against the Suns, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Jalen Williams (leg) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) are both expected to miss most, if not all, of the remainder of the season, opening up spots in the first unit for Ajay Mitchell and McCain. Through three regular-season games, McCain is averaging 9.0 points, 2.3 triples, 1.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.7 steals in 20.3 minutes per contest, though he figures to see increased playing time Monday.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Held in check Sunday
McCain posted three points (1-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt), one rebound and one steal in 21 minutes during Sunday's 108-101 victory over the Clippers.
McCain struggled to find his shooting touch but received an extended opportunity after Cason Wallace exited early with a left shoulder injury. With Wallace's availability uncertain and Jalen Williams suffering a potentially serious leg injury late in the contest, McCain could see additional playing time in Oklahoma City's depleted rotation. However, he'll need to improve his efficiency to establish consistent fantasy value.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Cools off in victory Thursday
McCain finished with four points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one assist in 18 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 victory over Denver.
McCain was unable to repeat his heroics from opening night, an indication of what might be to come this season. While he definitely provides the team with a scoring boost off the bench, it appears as though his playing time could fluctuate based on whether his shots are falling. For fantasy purposes, that makes him nothing more than a stream-level player, worth considering when he is hot.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Drills six threes in opener
McCain posted 20 points (7-9 FG, 6-8 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 116-104 win over the Spurs.
McCain was a spark off the bench, scoring 20 points behind only Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and hitting six of his eight three-point attempts. He came through again in the second half, when San Antonio cut a 26-point lead to single digits, combining with Gilgeous-Alexander for 25 points after the break.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Goes cold in exhibition
McCain recorded eight points (3-13 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two steals over 21 minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason loss to the Rockets.
McCain endured a particularly difficult shooting night, missing all eight attempts from three-point range after knocking down six triples against Indiana on Tuesday. His six rebounds and two steals helped offset the offensive struggles, and he didn't commit a turnover. The third-year guard remains a candidate for reserve backcourt minutes, though his shooting consistency will be important.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Strikes for 20 points Tuesday
McCain amassed 20 points (6-13 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 19 minutes in Tuesday's 114-112 preseason win over the Pacers in overtime.
McCain returned to the lineup after sitting out Monday's loss to Atlanta. The Duke product caught fire from beyond the arc, knocking down a game-high six triples and leading the Thunder in scoring. The 22-year-old guard is expected to come off the bench behind Cason Wallace to begin the regular season, though the former should take on a meaningful role from the second unit.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Cleared to play Tuesday
McCain (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Pacers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
McCain will return to action in the second half of this back-to-back set after sitting out Monday's loss to the Hawks. With the 22-year-old guard back in action, Josh Dix and Otega Oweh could see fewer minutes.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Won't play Monday
McCain (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
McCain and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set, but they're expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host Indiana. McCain started the preseason opener but is slated for a bench role on Opening Night if everyone is healthy.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Won't start vs. Milwaukee
McCain won't start Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
McCain got the starting nod in Tuesday's preseason-opening loss to the Pelicans, though he'll shift to the second unit in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The Thunder will start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and Aday Mara on Wednesday.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Starting against Pelicans
McCain will start in Tuesday's preseason game against New Orleans, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
With the Thunder sitting their usual starters, McCain will start versus the Pelicans. The 22-year-old appeared in 30 regular-season games for Oklahoma City during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 10.4 points and 2.1 rebounds over 18.0 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Hyped up by Presti
Thunder general manager Sam Presti praised McCain's all-around game, describing the guard as a "winning player," Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Presti added that there's "a lot more" to McCain's game than his ability to knock down three-pointers. The comments suggest Oklahoma City values the 22-year-old's broader skill set and could look to utilize him in multiple ways during his first season with the Thunder, and there will certainly be more opportunities following some key departures in the wing rotation.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Could be more involved
According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, the Thunder's decision to part with Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort creates a clearer path for McCain to earn immediate rotation minutes.
Even so, the guard is a part of a deep backcourt that includes Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso and Ajay Mitchell, so McCain's playing time will likely depend on how effective he is from beyond the arc. His perimeter shooting and scoring ability could give him a chance to carve out a meaningful role early in the season.
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