The Philadelphia 76ers have taken care of business with their star guard, Jared McCain. According to HoopsHype, the team has officially exercised his third-year team option, ensuring that he will earn a guaranteed salary of $4.4 million per year for the next three years.
This move wasn't exactly a surprise, as teams rarely decline these options when players show flashes of promise despite initial struggles. McCain's rookie season was cut short due to injury, but in just 23 games, he demonstrated enough potential to warrant this guarantee.
However, with his sophomore campaign getting underway late – after suffering a torn UCL in his thumb in the final month of last year's season – it remains to be seen how much time McCain will spend on the court. The young guard has already missed the Sixers' first four games this season and is expected to sit out at least the first few games.
The exercise of McCain's third-year option sets up a lucrative future for the 21-year-old point guard, but it also means he'll be locked into his contract until at least the 2027-28 season. The Sixers will then have an opportunity to discuss a rookie extension with McCain during the summer of 2027, which would see him become eligible for a max deal in 2028 if no agreement is reached.
With this move, it's clear that the Sixers are building around McCain as their long-term face – and for good reason. He showed enough potential in his first year to warrant this guarantee, and now he'll have the opportunity to prove himself on the court.
This move wasn't exactly a surprise, as teams rarely decline these options when players show flashes of promise despite initial struggles. McCain's rookie season was cut short due to injury, but in just 23 games, he demonstrated enough potential to warrant this guarantee.
However, with his sophomore campaign getting underway late – after suffering a torn UCL in his thumb in the final month of last year's season – it remains to be seen how much time McCain will spend on the court. The young guard has already missed the Sixers' first four games this season and is expected to sit out at least the first few games.
The exercise of McCain's third-year option sets up a lucrative future for the 21-year-old point guard, but it also means he'll be locked into his contract until at least the 2027-28 season. The Sixers will then have an opportunity to discuss a rookie extension with McCain during the summer of 2027, which would see him become eligible for a max deal in 2028 if no agreement is reached.
With this move, it's clear that the Sixers are building around McCain as their long-term face – and for good reason. He showed enough potential in his first year to warrant this guarantee, and now he'll have the opportunity to prove himself on the court.
like they're putting all their eggs in one basket with mccain but it's also kinda smart to lock him up for the future. I mean think about it, at 21 he's still got so much room to grow and develop into a top player. and if he can stay healthy, watch out, this kid is gonna be a superstar 
. the thing that gets me though is how much pressure is on him now, not just from his own teammates but also from the fans and expectations of the franchise. it's like, can one person carry an entire team to the playoffs? is that too much responsibility for someone so young?
HE'S BEEN WORKING SO HARD AND IT PAID OFF!!! THE SIXERS MADE A GREAT DECISION IN GIVING HIM THAT THIRD-YEAR OPTION, IT'S GOING TO BE AMAZING TO SEE HIM TAKE OVER THE COURT!!! 
NOW WE GET TO SEE IF HE CAN STAY HEALTHY AND DOMINATE FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS! 
Fingers crossed for the young point guard!!! 
. But what really gets me is that now he's set to earn a sweet $4.4 million per year for the next three years 
. That's some serious bankroll 
. And I gotta agree with the team's decision - they're building around him as their future star point guard, and it makes total sense 
️. The only thing that worries me is that he'll have to deal with the pressure of being locked into his contract until 2028 
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. But if he can stay healthy, he's got this 
... $4.4 million per year is a decent chunk of change, but what's the real plan here? The Sixers are basically tying themselves into a long-term contract with someone who's still dealing with injuries and inconsistency. I mean, 23 games in his first season wasn't exactly a showcase for stability. And now they're setting him up for a max deal in 2028? That's just speculation at this point... where's the evidence that McCain is going to make good on it? 
and OMG the cherry blossom season was insane!!! I swear it's like nature's own fireworks display 
! And can you believe I had to wait 5 hours in line for a matcha latte 
but totally worth it!!!
". On a more serious note tho, this is huge for McCain and his future with the team. He's gonna be raking it in for years to come, but let's be real, he might wanna get a new tattoo to go with that max deal 
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. Jared McCain is a great example - I remember reading about his rookie season and being impressed by his potential, even if he did get derailed by injury 
. Now, he's locked into a big contract and the Sixers are banking on him as their future star