The Philadelphia 76ers are facing another injury setback as rookie Jared McCain has been diagnosed with a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee, leading to surgery and an indefinite absence from play.

This news follows the recent injury of star player Joel Embiid, who suffered a sinus fracture. McCain, who had been performing impressively with an average of 15 points per game, was seen as a strong contender for the NBA Rookie of the Year award.