When news broke that the Philadelphia 76ers were trading Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a 2026 protected first-round pick plus three seconds, fans immediately marked their calendars for Friday afternoon, when Daryl Morey would address the media to explain what happened.
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Based on the initial response, the Sixers don't appear to have engendered much goodwill from fans with their approach to the 2026 NBA trade deadline. On Wednesday, the Sixers shipped Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a 2026 first-round pick and three future second-rounders.
The Grizzlies are expected to move on from Eric Gordon. Memphis is likely to waive the veteran guard after acquiring him from the 76ers in what was essentially a salary-dump move, sources tell Yahoo Sports.
After failing to add a single player before the trade deadline, instead shipping away Jared McCain and Eric Gordon to load up on picks, Philadelphia 76ers fans got some good news when Dominick Barlow officially had his two-way contract converted to a full NBA deal.
The Grizzlies are likely to waive veteran guard Eric Gordon, sources tell Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). An 18-year veteran, Gordon was traded from Philadelphia to Memphis in a salary-dump move which saw the Grizzlies acquire a second-round pick swap from the 76ers.
Jared McCain was grateful for the time he had with the Philadelphia 76ers community prior to his trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder. McCain saw his stint with the 76ers come to a close after two seasons, seeing Philadelphia sent him to Oklahoma City in exchange for draft compensation.
The Philadelphia 76ers have a very fun team to watch this season, and with a strong trade deadline, they could’ve solidified themselves as contenders in the Eastern Conference.
The Sixers have promoted forward Dominick Barlow from his two-way deal to a standard contract ahead of their game against the Lakers in Los Angeles on Thursday night, according to Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice (Twitter link).
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The Sixers have signed Charles Bassey to another 10-day contract, according to the NBA transactions log. Bassey signed his first 10-day contract. Bassey, who was originally drafted in the second round by the Sixers in 2021, has yet to appear in a game with Philadelphia this season.
The NBA first developed its anti-drug policy in 1983. Reportedly, only eight players have been caught and suspended for using performance-enhancing drugs in NBA history.
Date: Feb 5, 2026 | Time: 10:00 PM ET Venue: crypto.com Arena | TV: NBA League Pass A marquee interconference showdown tips off in Los Angeles as the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Los Angeles Lakers in a matchup between two legitimate playoff contenders.
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