{
  "id": 13034639,
  "title": "Jared McCain reveals how SGA’s off-ball move can help Thunder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/jared-mccain-reveals-how-sgas-off-ball-move-can-help-thunder",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T05:05:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jared-mccain-reveals-sga-off-050529139.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain recently accompanied two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Toronto for a week during the summer to observe his offseason routine. The third-year player didn't hesitate to accept the invitation, spending a week in Toronto with the two-time MVP. This experience helped McCain prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 season, where the Thunder are aiming to maximize Gilgeous-Alexander's offense by taking the ball out of his hands. McCain expressed that Gilgeous-Alexander's off-ball move is crucial for the team, especially considering his high workload and the pressure of guarding the best player in the league. The Thunder have a roster full of capable facilitators, including Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, and McCain himself, who have improved various aspects of their game. This adjustment in Gilgeous-Alexander's approach could potentially lead him to become only the fourth player to win three consecutive NBA MVP awards.",
  "summary": "OKLAHOMA CITY — When Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain asked how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trains during the offseason, he was invited to join him in Toronto over the summer. The third-year guard didn’t hesitate, taking the offer and spending a week in Toronto, Canada, with the two-time MVP. McCain’s entering the Thunder’s 2026-27 season […] The post Jared McCain reveals how SGA’s off-ball…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}