BREAKING: OKC Thunder STUNS with Trade For Jared McCain | SGA OUT Through All-Star Break
Oklahoma City Thunder stun the NBA world with a bold trade for Jared McCain, signaling a new era of playoff ambitions. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) sidelined through the All-Star break and a depleted roster facing the San Antonio Spurs, questions swirl around how McCain’s elite shooting and pick-and-roll skills will impact the Thunder’s postseason chances. Will this surprise acquisition give OKC the spark it needs to contend with Western Conference heavyweights?
Rylan Stiles and Derek Parker break down the Thunder’s draft capital trade with the Philadelphia 76ers and dissect Jared McCain’s fit alongside rising stars like Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Joe. Key topics include OKC’s roster crunch, McCain’s instant plug-and-play abilities, and the future of role players such as Aaron Wiggins. Get insider perspectives on playoff rotations, injury management, and what this seismic trade means for Oklahoma City’s championship trajectory.
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33 Comments
He was meant to play in OKC. This was God, not Sam orchestrating the trade.
Does this move just prepare OKC for a known player loss yet to be revealed? Topic or Mitchell.?
Now to look for a trade for Jarret Allen, I don't know, Dort, Kendrick and picks maybe
Opinions???
Okc star player is injured … Easy spur win
Moral victories are for liberals. We know what you wanted to say brother
Good player .. but I wish he was a big.. but big n picture hes just another asset a few years from now
Thunder OKC Need Go Get michael porter jr he So Good I Have In Thunder OKC In nba 2k26
Zestiest player in the league now on the zestiest team. Makes sense.
We have to many gards what if we get the clips pick and it's the kid from Kansas
Kept saying they running him into the ground, now his MVP and the no 1 seat is in question, even if he returns right after the allstar, it ll take 3-4 games till he gets used to the rithm , look at jokic
This is absolutely the most effective way to spend draft capital! I'm pumped about it!
Great we started off so hot and now we're dropping off with all these f**** injuries SGA not beating the lineup they might as well freaking not even play the game Aldi's injuries no way they're going to lose like five six straight games
A loss is a loss regardless we want to win we don't want to lose
They don't even have enough players to play a game holy s*** what are they going to do you're going to have to Forfeit the rest of their games
team is getting expensive. Setting up for future roster shakeup.
Just opened a pack with his rookie card and a piece of his jersey, crazy coincidence
Now we can trade Joe and Dieng for someone
Ugh, everybody should have sat out last night and played tonight. wtf!!!
Wait …Plumlee??!!! Awwhhh man 😡
Let McCain play tonight
I actually like this move 👀
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i don't get the move on the 76ers point of view…. great pick up for you…
He gives me AJ Mitchel vibe
didn’t we have a jazz first next draft?
What about plumlee
I think Philly was stupid, as like waiving I Joe.
Anybody notice how the Thunder fans are trying to pretend the Spurs dont exist? Twice they called the Nuggets the next best record in the west…
Its the Spurs. The team that is currently 3-1 against you. After the game tonight, will most likely be 4-1 against you, and accoint foe 33% of your losses on the year.
Its not disrespect… ITS FEAR. Thunder fans out here treating the Spurs like voldemort 😂
Rylan, you will be interviewing Jared McCain! Cool!
Maybe its just me, but I really liked Dieng a lot. I always feel sad when okc gets rid of players that u like. I always trust Sam Presti and im super happy to have the new players.
Lmao on that opening 😂
Well good, I need my super star guard nice and healthy for the NBA playoffs. That should be the top priority this season.
I need Wiggles to be the star for the Thunder tonight.
Love that pick six