Jared McCain
#3SG · Oklahoma City Thunder
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 79 | 10.5 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 43.7% | 39.8% | 87.3% |
| 2025-26 | 56 | 8.5 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 42.1% | 40.6% | 87.0% |
| 2024-25 | 23 | 15.3 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 46.0% | 38.3% | 87.5% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$8.6M
AAV
$2.9M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jared McCain's contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C- CVI grade. At $2.9M per year over 3 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Jared's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 22 years old, Jared is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Jared McCain earns a C Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 79 career games, Jared has averaged 10.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. Jared's strongest metric is FG% at 4367.6, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.7, below the Shooting Guard median of 4.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Jared ranks 72nd in overall performance. Jared will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Current Sentiment
McCain's trade to Thunder sparked debate, with mixed reception about his fit and future potential. His season-high 26-point games show promise, but inconsistent C-grade performance raises durability and consistency questions. At $2.9M annually, he represents excellent value despite unproven reliability in a larger role. The dominant narrative centers on whether Philly erred trading him versus OKC's gamble paying off. Optimism exists cautiously—fans see upside but want sustained production before declaring him a success story.
Transaction History
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