NBA Analysis Network learned about Jared McCain’s potential return timeline.
There have been a handful of good things about the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 NBA season, and rookie guard Jared McCain is certainly one of them.
However, the former Duke star suffered a knee injury. Initially, he was expected to return at some point during the season, but it was later confirmed that McCain will miss the entire season.
With that said, NBA Analysis Network exclusively spoke to Dr. Derek Ochiai and learned about a potential return timetable for the 20-year-old.
Jared McCain could be back for the 2025-26 NBA season
McCain suffered a torn meniscus injury and it’s common for players to miss significant time in their recovery. But there are a few things to keep in mind when predicting a return timeline for players.
According to Virginia’s leading board-certified arthroscopic hip surgeon and sports medicine doctor, a 2025-26 return is possible for McCain, but on one condition.
“Meniscal tears are common in athletes in cutting sports (basketball, soccer, etc). While his medical records are not known, it sounds like he had an isolated meniscal repair,” Ochiai said.
“As long as his articular cartilage (the gliding cartilage of the knee) is still intact, a time frame to return for the 2025-26 season is very reasonable,” he added.
So what’s the next part of the treatment?
“There are many other athletes who have meniscal tears that are treated with partial meniscectomy, which is removing the torn part of the meniscus.”
“While the short-term recovery from partial meniscectomy is quicker, the disadvantage is that the normal function of the meniscus is not restored with that operation.”
McCain was having a terrific season before getting sidelined. He averaged 15.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game in the 2024-25 season.
McCain needs to be vary of re-aggravating his injury
McCain has all the qualities to be the next face of the franchise for the 76ers. He’s skilled on the court and has already become a fan-favorite in Philly.
Keeping that in mind, the 76ers won’t be agitated if they are required to be extra careful during McCain’s recovery. On that note, Dr. Ochiai also shared with NAN if this injury could have a long term effect on McCain’s career.
“A meniscal repair is more likely to help his knee last a long time. With successful repair and rehabilitation, it is unlikely to become a long term issue for him,” Ochiai continued.
“Doing too much too soon puts increased pressure on the repair, increasing the likelihood of a meniscal re-tear, which would necessitate another surgery,” he further added.
“The time to return to basketball is really dependent on every individual’s knee (it can vary), but is typically about 6 months is a reasonable timeframe, which would give him time to rebuild his endurance and get his knee into professional basketball shape,” Ochiai concluded.
So if all goes well, McCain will be back on the team’s roster for the 2025-26 season.
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