Jared McCain debuted in the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the Chicago Bulls on November 4th after last playing nearly 11 months ago. Fast forward nine days later and he’s yet to score this season, signifying a need for change.
The 76ers assigned McCain to the Delaware Blue Coats on Thursday afternoon, the team announced. He’s expected to play in Delaware’s next two games with larger minute stints to readjust to NBA-level intensity. Given his early struggles, such a change of pace could benefit McCain long-term.
Inside McCain’s slump
McCain played three games this season in which he shot 0-9 from the field and 0-2 from three-point range.