McCain, who averaged 15.3 points and 2.6 assists in 23 games and was a Rookie of the Year frontrunner before the injury, was named to the Rising Stars event at All-Star Weekend on Tuesday.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain has been named to the 2025 Rising Stars Challenge for All-Star weekend.

While he won’t be in action over the NBA’s All-Star weekend, Jared McCain earned a Rising Stars selection. McCain is among the 21 NBA Rising Stars (10 rookies, 11 sophomores) chosen by NBA assistant coaches,

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George sat out Tuesday night against Los Angeles with an injured finger, the 15th game he’s missed this season.

Embiid, Guerschon Yabusele (knee) and KJ Martin (foot stress reaction) were partial participants. Yabusele missed two games after knee-to-knee contact Jan. 15 against the Knicks but has played the last three, including both halves of the Cleveland-Chicago back-to-back. He was listed as probable.

George sustained tendon damage to the little finger on his left hand when he jammed it Saturday against Chicago.