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Jared McCain prioritizes basketball over music ahead of NBA season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 12:44 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Jared McCain prioritizes basketball over music ahead of NBA season

Summary

Jared McCain has stated that he will postpone his music career to focus on the upcoming NBA season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. In a recent interview, he expressed his current priority is basketball, saying, "I’m too focused on basketball right now." McCain, who gained popularity on social media, had a notable playoff run last season, averaging 10.0 points across 15 games. He reflected on his transition to OKC after being traded from the Philadelphia 76ers and is preparing for a rematch against the San Antonio Spurs, set for October 20, to open the new season.

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By the Numbers

•McCain's musical plans are on hold for NBA focus.
•He had a strong playoff performance last season with OKC.
•McCain was the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
•The Thunder's first game is against the Spurs on October 20.
•He was traded to OKC from the 76ers in February.

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12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Jared McCain opens up about music future amid NBA season

What they're saying

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If you’re looking for Jared McCain to drop some music, you might have to wait a little while longer. McCain shared that his musical aspirations are going to be put on hold while he focuses on the upcoming NBA season. “I probably wouldn’t at the moment, no. I’m too focused on basketball right now. But you never know in the future. Maybe one day,” […] The post Jared McCain opens up about music future amid NBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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