Second-year guard with injury setback in rookie year; likely to see minutes for ball-handling, with room to grow as development progresses behind Maxey.

McCain adds backcourt depth and shooting gravity, potentially carving out minutes alongside Maxey and Edgecombe. His fit will influence spacing and secondary scoring, with upside emerging if he seizes opportunities in a healthy guard rotation.

McCain’s breakout season as a spark plug during injuries highlighted his potential as a bench scorer and occasional starter. The challenge is consistency in a fuller lineup, but if Embiid or George miss time, McCain could see meaningful minutes with opportunities to contribute scoring, three-point shooting, and secondary playmaking.

McCain’s toehold in a crowded guard rotation hinges on opportunity. If Embiid or George miss time, he could see meaningful minutes as a shooter and facilitator, making him a speculative DFS add with upside in longer injury spells.

Jared McCain is positioned to push for major minutes in Philadelphia as a shooter-first guard whose size and speed suit a modern, pace-heavy offense. After a rookie-season-ending knee injury, his return offers fantasy managers a high-upside bench option who could swing 3-pointers and transition plays on nights Embiid rests or when the Sixers need a spark off the bench.