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Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain has not yet played in his second season as he continues to recover from a torn UCL in his right hand that required surgery. However, the Sixers were able to get a 23-game preview of what he can do in his rookie season.

Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points with 10 assists, and the Sixers stormed back with Joel Embiid on the bench, beating the Wizards 139-134 in overtime to remain unbeaten.

Joel Embiid will miss his second game of the 2025-26 NBA season on Sunday. The one-time league MVP is ruled "out" from the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the Brooklyn Nets owing to left knee injury recovery.

Philadelphia and Charlotte squared off in the second game of the season, with a handful of first-year players leaving their mark on the contest.

Here is the full injury report for Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Brooklyn Nets to begin a 3-game road trip.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain has taken the next step in his return from the torn UCL he sustained during a late offseason workout. On Thursday, McCain was a full participant in a non-contact practice,

Coming off an injury-ridden 2025 season, the Philadelphia 76ers have embraced a different approach when it comes to roster construction. They've moved away from