McCain Starts Preseason Opener Against Pelicans

Jared McCain is set to start in the Oklahoma City Thunder's Tuesday preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman. During the 2025-26 regular season, the 22-year-old guard played in 30 games for OKC, averaging 10.4 points and 2.1 rebounds per contest over an average of 18 minutes. McCain was previously listed as cleared to play on Tuesday following a rest period after sitting out Monday's loss to the Hawks.