The 76ers are quickly becoming the NBA’s most interesting team. They own a soured MVP, his hurt co-stars and the best rookie in the league, all while boasting t

Jared McCain has emerged as a bright spot amidst a struggling start for the Philadelphia 76ers. Entering Friday’s slate, where the 76ers will take on the Nets at Wells Fargo Center ( 7 ET, League Pass ), McCain is expected to remain the starting shooting guard alongside Tyrese Maxey in the backcourt.

Jared McCain called his shot. The 76ers rookie, whom they drafted with the No. 16 overall pick this past summer out of Duke, screamed, “I’m the rookie of the year,” during the team’s 113-98 win over the Nets on Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena.

Embiid had limited involvement in training camp, did not take part in the preseason and sat out the first several games of the 2024-25 season. On top of that, it has been openly declared that the plan is for him to not play any back-to-back games moving forward.

James Harden was met with a level of disdain not heard in Philadelphia since Ben Simmons was mocked. James Harden was about booed out of the arena each time he touched the ball, a sound of contempt not heard in Philly since - well,