Jared McCain is getting closer to his return from knee and thumb surgeries. He is listed as available to play in the 76ers’ game at the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.
McCain last played in mid-December last season, when he was an early Rookie of the Year front-runner before a torn meniscus derailed his season. After recovering from that injury, McCain suffered a torn thumb ligament just before training camp began in late September. McCain recently returned to on-court work, wearing a brace to protect his hand while shooting.
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Before his knee injury, McCain averaged 15.3 points, 2.6 assists, and 2.4 rebounds in 23 games. He will join a potent backcourt featuring Tyrese Maxey, the reigning Eastern Conference Player of the Week, along with standout rookie VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes.
Joel Embiid, who missed Sunday’s game at the Brooklyn Nets while continuing his recovery from knee surgery, is not listed on the injury report. Neither is Kelly Oubre Jr., who rolled an ankle during Sunday’s game but was cleared to return to the game, coach Nick Nurse said.
Paul George (knee) and Dominick Barlow (elbow) are both listed as out for Tuesday’s game.
