Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain will miss the rest of the season after undergoing left knee surgery for a torn meniscus in December. The 20-year-old was off to a strong start, averaging 15.3 points in 23 games, including a career-high 34 points in a loss to Cleveland. He was named Eastern Conference rookie of the month for November and had scored 20 or more points in eight games this season.
McCain’s injury is a significant blow to the Sixers, who have struggled with injuries to their top players. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George, the team’s “Big Three,” have played together in only three games this season due to various injuries. The team has a 15-20 record and will face the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday without Embiid, Andre Drummond, Kyle Lowry, and KJ Martin, who have all been ruled out due to injury. George is listed as probable with groin tightness.