Sixers G Jared McCain out at least 4 weeks after thumb surgery

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain will be reevaluated in approximately four weeks following thumb surgery.

McCain, who tore the UCL in his right thumb during an offseason workout on Sept. 25, had the procedure Tuesday.

A four-week absence would sideline McCain, 21, for the first four or five games of the regular season.

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