Las Vegas selects Jared McCain with No. 1 pick in mock NBA expansion draft

In a recent mock NBA expansion draft, Las Vegas chose Jared McCain as the No. 1 overall pick. The selection comes amid ongoing discussions about NBA expansion, potentially adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas by the 2028-29 season. The Oklahoma City Thunder had left McCain unprotected after acquiring him from the Philadelphia 76ers at the 2026 trade deadline. This move signifies a significant loss of talent for the Thunder, who relied on McCain during their playoff run this year. An actual expansion draft would follow a successful league vote on expansion.

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