The Philadelphia 76ers were the most snakebitten team in the NBA when it came to injuries to their stars. It just got worse.
Rookie guard Jared McCain, a top candidate for Rookie of the Year honors, sustained a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee on Friday and will require surgery that knocks him out indefinitely, the Sixers announced.
Jared McCain reported left knee soreness following last night’s game vs. Indiana.
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) December 14, 2024
⁰An MRI today revealed a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee. The injury will require surgery and he is out indefinitely.
This article will be updated with more information.