Thunder exercise fourth-year option on guard Jared McCain
The gist
The Oklahoma City Thunder exercised their fourth-year contract option on guard Jared McCain.
It locks in a young guard amid injuries and trade talk.
How it unfolded
- Feb 4, 2026The Thunder acquired McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers for a 2026 first-round pick and three second-round picks.
- Feb 10, 2026McCain was assigned to the Delaware Blue Coats to get playing time.
- Oct 26, 2026McCain scored 18 points in the Thunder's win over the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center.
Key terms
- fourth-year contract option
- A contract clause letting a team decide whether to extend a player's contract for an additional period.
- NBA Draft
- Selections made by teams in the first of the two rounds of the annual NBA draft of eligible players.
- Rising Star
- Most Valuable Player award of the NBA's Rising Stars exhibition game held during All-Star Weekend for young players.
Source: Wikipedia