McCain's first year-plus in the NBA has not gone according to plan. The No. 16 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, McCain impressed over 23 regular-season appearances last season, during which he averaged 15.3 points, 2.6 assists and 2.4 rebounds while shooting 38.3 percent from three-point range in 25.7 minutes per contest.

The Orlando Magic are leaving the Sunshine State to embark on a five-game road trip, their first of the season after losing two of three games at home to start

On a night when the entire team celebrated with Quentin Grimes after he hit the deciding shot, a few things became clear about the Sixers.

The Philadelphia 76ers provided this ominous update on their superstar forward, Paul George, ahead of their latest contest on Monday.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/76ers as Three Key Takeaways From The 76ers' Win Over The Hornets. On Saturday night, the Philadelphia 76ers welcomed their fans back into the Xfinity Mobile Arena for the first time in the regular season with a match against the Charlotte Hornets.

However, with rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe and All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey carrying the team in the early days of the 2025-26 season, Gilbert Arenas believes this season might finally mark the beginning of a new era in Philly — one where Embiid's presence no longer determines the team's identity or success.

The 76ers have typically struggled without Joel Embiid, but they've flipped the script so far this season, and the star center is relieved.

Sixers' rookie VJ Edgecombe isn't taking time to compare himself with the performances of his draft classmates.