Thunder’s McCain Trade Pays Off as Rookie Guard Becomes Playoff Lift
Oklahoma City acquired Jared McCain from Philadelphia at the February trade deadline in exchange for four draft picks, and the move is paying dividends as the 22-year-old started in a pivotal Game 5 against the Spurs, scoring 20 points and helping push the Thunder toward another Finals run. The haul Philly sent—minimal salary relief and several late picks—has drawn scrutiny as McCain has produced at a higher level than expected, prompting reevaluation of Morey’s “selling high” rationale.
