McCain's first year-plus in the NBA has not gone according to plan. The No. 16 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, McCain impressed over 23 regular-season appearances last season, during which he averaged 15.3 points, 2.6 assists and 2.4 rebounds while shooting 38.3 percent from three-point range in 25.7 minutes per contest.

The Philadelphia 76ers’ depth in the front court has taken another hit. As Philadelphia’s two-way forward Dominick Barlow went through his second start with the

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid made a fiery statement when asked about how his minutes restriction has been handled.

The Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls are currently the only two undefeated teams remaining in the Eastern Conference. Joel Embiid is back on the court, although he is limited by a minutes restriction. Stars Paul George and Jared McCain are yet to make their season debuts, so the 76ers are expected to only get better.

At 1-2, the Washington Wizards look to take advantage of a second straight home game in chase for a .500 record.

However, with rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe and All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey carrying the team in the early days of the 2025-26 season, Gilbert Arenas believes this season might finally mark the beginning of a new era in Philly — one where Embiid's presence no longer determines the team's identity or success.

Sixers' rookie VJ Edgecombe isn't taking time to compare himself with the performances of his draft classmates.