The Philadelphia 76ers have been accused of mismanagement at the trade deadline. The team acquired VJ Edgecombe with the third pick and paired him with Tyrese Maxey in a promising backcourt. However, the team's performance was inconsistent, with McCain's performance well-received in Oklahoma City. Despite this, McCain has been playing well in the past, and the Thunder has added him to their already-stocked roster. In return for McCain, the 76ers received a late first-round pick in the 2026 draft and three second-rounders. Despite these efforts, some fans believe the team didn't have any minutes available to give him due to a glut of guards and players.