The Thunder cleared Jared McCain on their Tuesday injury report, lifting the Day-To-Day tag he had carried since the weekend. He is available for Oklahoma City's season opener against the Pacers on Tuesday night.
What happened
The Thunder's injury report listed Jared McCain as cleared as of Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7:11 p.m. ET, lifting the Day-To-Day tag he had carried since Saturday, Oct. 10 for rest. No detail accompanied either listing, and the report included no comment on the decision. The clearance comes hours before Oklahoma City's season opener against the Pacers, tipping off Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. McCain is available for that game.
What it means for the Thunder
McCain is set for Oklahoma City's season opener against the Pacers on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. Last season he averaged 8.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 17.3 minutes across 67 games, giving the Thunder a scoring option in the rotation. With him cleared, the backcourt minutes stay as recent box scores have shown them: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at 33.2 minutes and 31.1 points, Cason Wallace at 26.6 minutes and 8.6 points, and Ajay Mitchell at 25.8 minutes and 13.6 points. The Thunder have not played a game this season, so there is no record with or without McCain yet.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether McCain stays off the list for Oklahoma City's games ahead. No expected return date has been announced beyond Tuesday's clearance, since he is already available to play. The Thunder's report also lists Ajay Mitchell, Jaylin Williams, Chet Holmgren and Thomas Sorber as Day-To-Day, so that report is worth checking again before the opener.
Is Jared McCain playing vs Pacers?
Yes. The Thunder's Tuesday, Oct. 13 injury report listed him as cleared, and he is available for the 8 p.m. ET game against the Pacers.
When will Jared McCain be back?
He is already back. The Thunder cleared him on their Tuesday, Oct. 13 report after listing him Day-To-Day since Saturday, Oct. 10 for rest.