That's what the Philadelphia 76ers did in regards to second-year guard Jared McCain. The 'Sixers announced their Summer League roster on Tuesday, and McCain wasn't on it. McCain is still recovering from a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee,

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee on Monday, the Sixers announced.

"We have to figure out our rotations. We have to make sure that we're all healthy…and that we're all out there to play," Tyrese Maxey said.

The Philadelphia 76ers are done with the NBA draft as they left the draft with VJ Edgecombe, the No. 3 overall pick, and Johni Broome, the No. 35 overall pick. Those two headline the team's rookie class along with undrafted addition Hunter Sallis who was signed to a two-way deal.

A year ago, when the Sixers signed Paul George to a four-year, $211 million free-agent contract, team executives were realistic.

Achilles had his ankle, and Joel Embiid has his left knee. 2026 will be the second season since his fateful meniscus tear against the Golden State Warriors, and

It's beginning to look like the guard position is the new strength of this Sixers team. Led by a quartet of Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, rookie VJ Edgecombe, and--most likely--Quentin Grimes, the Sixers will be looking to those four to provide good minutes.