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76ers Trade Jared McCain To Thunder
Cyro Asseo breaks down why Sam Presti and the Oklahoma City Thunder made
a classic buy-low move by acquiring Jared McCain, targeting upside,
shooting, and long-term value without sacrificing flexibility.
Asseo explains how McCain’s value dipped due to injury and a crowded
Philadelphia backcourt, why OKC believes his recent play shows he’s
healthy, and how his elite shooting gravity fits perfectly next to Shai
Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. The breakdown also covers roster
insurance for a deep playoff run, Presti’s disciplined asset management,
and why the Thunder were comfortable using a future Rockets first-round
pick and second-rounders to land a 21-year-old former lottery talent.
On the Sixers’ side, Asseo details why this move was necessary: a
minutes crunch with Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Quentin Grimes, plus
the opportunity to convert a squeezed-out asset into future draft
capital.
Full scout-speak analysis on fit, value, health context, and long-term
roster strategy.
#cyroasseo #okcthunder #jaredmccain #nbatrade #nbatraderumors #nba2026 #thundernews #sampresti #nbacap #hoopshype
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By Cyro AsseoCyro Asseo breaks down why Sam Presti and the Oklahoma City Thunder made
a classic buy-low move by acquiring Jared McCain, targeting upside,
shooting, and long-term value without sacrificing flexibility.
Asseo explains how McCain’s value dipped due to injury and a crowded
Philadelphia backcourt, why OKC believes his recent play shows he’s
healthy, and how his elite shooting gravity fits perfectly next to Shai
Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. The breakdown also covers roster
insurance for a deep playoff run, Presti’s disciplined asset management,
and why the Thunder were comfortable using a future Rockets first-round
pick and second-rounders to land a 21-year-old former lottery talent.
On the Sixers’ side, Asseo details why this move was necessary: a
minutes crunch with Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Quentin Grimes, plus
the opportunity to convert a squeezed-out asset into future draft
capital.
Full scout-speak analysis on fit, value, health context, and long-term
roster strategy.
#cyroasseo #okcthunder #jaredmccain #nbatrade #nbatraderumors #nba2026 #thundernews #sampresti #nbacap #hoopshype
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