McCain is a player who brings positive energy and production. The team expects the guard to be hard to replace on the court and in the locker room.

Jared McCain's meniscus injury is a devastating blow to the injury-riddled Sixers, as he was arguably their biggest bright spot in an otherwise dreary season.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain has a meniscus tear in his left knee that requires surgery and is expected to be out indefinitely. McCain who has starred for the struggling Sixers early in the season, reported a sore left knee after Friday night’s 121-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers.