Jared McCain Debuts | How OKC Thunder WON THE NBA TRADE Deadline
Oklahoma City Thunder win the NBA trade deadline by landing Jared McCain, a promising young guard poised to shake up the rotation. Could McCain’s shooting and basketball IQ help OKC push for a championship? Rylan Stiles and Michael Martin break down McCain’s debut against the Houston Rockets, analyzing how his fit elevates OKC’s roster both short and long term. The duo dissect McCain’s defensive potential, screen navigation, and his instant chemistry with Thunder teammates.
Key topics include OKC’s roster upgrade over Ousmane Dieng, the impact of rookie-scale contracts in a strict CBA era, and how McCain’s addition affects the Thunder’s championship outlook. Insights on trade deadline winners and losers spotlight Minnesota’s Io Dosunmu move, the Clippers’ strange pick protections, and Eastern Conference shifts involving the Cavaliers and Pacers. Don’t miss the dynamic discussion on OKC’s evolving tactics and future lineup decisions.
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They won on 2 fronts. Clippers trading Harden and 76ers giving away Mc Cain….
🦬🌩️🥶🔶🏆🔶🥶🌩️🦬
⚡️⚡️THUNDER🆙⚡️⚡️
Honestly, OKC really scored big with Jared McCain. For what they gave up, the upside feels huge. He’s already playing with confidence, a high IQ, and real scoring ability, which matters a lot right now with several starters out. His shooting and spacing fit perfectly with how this team wants to play, and he doesn’t look afraid of the moment at all. Even if this year is more about getting through the playoffs, this move could be massive next season for depth. Young, efficient, and still getting better exactly the kind of player you want in this system. This might end up being one of those “how did OKC get him for that?” trades.
@RYLAN_STILES YOU TALK ABOUT THE THUNDER TEAM BUT DONT BRING UP MY GUY BUDDY BOEHEIM WHICH IS BETTER THEN JMAC.. GO ASK JIM WHY HE PLAYED HIS SON WHILE BEING HEAD COACH FOR 'CUSE ORANGE. TALK ABOUT THE TEAM IN DEPTH STOP TALKING ABOUT EVERYTHING WE ALREADY FIGURED OUT FOR OURSELVES HOMEBOY BE INFORMATIVE NOT REPEATATIVE…
You took time talk about the thunder. WHY ISNT ONE SINGLE MEDIA OUTLET TALKING ABOUT BUDDY BOEHEIM IS THIS NOT DISRESPECTFUL TO TALK SO MUCH ABOUT JARED AND SAY ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT BUDDY. JIM WOULD NOT APPRECIATE IT. NEITHER WOULD THE BOEHEIM FAMILY. TOTAL DISRESPECT TO AN ABSOLUTELY GREAT PLAYER WITH MORE THEN ENOUGH POTENTIAL TO HELP WHEN IT COMES TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP. YOUR MEDIA SKILLS ARE FALLING SHORT OF ACTUAL INFORMATIVE SPORTS MEDIA. YOUR JUST REPEATING WHAT EVERYONE ELSE KNOWS GUYS.
The Thunder unexpectedly had a big win with this seasons trades. Jared McCain will be a perfect fit for this team's culture. He is a very positive person and a good player. The Clippers unexpectedly blew up their teams rise in the standings trading off Harden and Zubac. It feels good to score a win in the trades.
The biggest loser of this trade season is Kawaii. He's playing great and the Clippers were on the rise. Then they blew it up trading off Harden and Zubac.
JDUB IS BACK SO WE GOOD
Topic signed to G league, he should be back on Thunder active lineup in March
We get LAC pick this year and the option to swap next year. Either this year or next year is their tank year, voluntary or involuntary