Even after shocking trade, Jared McCain still shows love to Sixers

You don't need to be in one place for long to make a lasting impression. Jared McCain is learning that firsthand as he returns to his old gym. The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road to face the Philadelphia 76ers .

While the talent discrepancy should knock out any interest in it being a competitive game, there are plenty of storylines. For the Thunder, Jalen Williams is back. He missed 16 straight games recovering from a second hamstring strain.

His ramping up in the final three weeks of the regular season will be OKC's second top goal — aside from grabbing homecourt advantage throughout the NBA playoffs. For the Sixers, they welcome back McCain. Just a little over a month since he was shockingly traded, he's seamlessly fit in with the reigning NBA champions.

He's averaged 12. 3 points on 46. 9% shooting and 2.