Sam Presti discusses Jared McCain's role with Thunder for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti expressed confidence in Jared McCain as the team prepares for the 2026-27 NBA season. Presti believes that McCain, acquired mid-season from the Philadelphia 76ers, will have a significant impact as the Thunder aims to improve on their 2025 championship run. He praised McCain's self-awareness and emotional intelligence, key traits for adapting to the Thunder's environment. As training camp begins, Presti is eager to see how McCain develops alongside teammates like Jalen Williams. The Thunder organization is optimistic about the growth of several young players, fueling anticipation for the upcoming season.
- •Sam Presti values Jared McCain's emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
- •McCain connected on 41.1% of his 3-point attempts after joining the Thunder.
- •Presti predicts the 2026-27 Thunder will surpass the 2025 championship squad.
- •Jalen Williams is viewed as a 'force multiplier' for the team's intensity.
- •Training camp will be pivotal for McCain's development with the Thunder.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder news: Sam Presti ready to discover Jared McCain's star status amid OKC 'constellation'
"Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti had eyes for Jared McCain long before his mid-season trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. Ahead of the upcoming season, Presti predicts the 2026-27 Thunder will be better than its championship squad in 2025. And McCain is a significant part of his forecast for his team, which fell one victory short of returning to […] The post Thunder news: Sam Presti ready to discover Jared McCain's star status amid OKC 'constellation' appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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