McCain has been rehabbing from a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right thumb, an injury suffered during a workout in September 2025 that sidelined him for the start of the 2025–26 regular season. Encouragingly, he appears to be ahead of schedule — a welcome development for a 76ers team off to a 4–0 start.

Sixers coach Nick Nurse also provided an injury update on McCain, who had a split removed from his surgically repaired hand.

Nick Nurse reveals his plan for Jared McCain's return, and it could make the 76ers' guard rotation even more dangerous.