The 76ers announced Thursday that an MRI of George's left knee revealed no structural damage, but he will be out for Friday's game versus the Nets and Sunday's game against the Clippers, Austin Krell of USA Today reports.
George appears to have avoided a serious injury, but he will miss Philadelphia's next two contests with a left knee bone bruise. In his absence, Kelly Oubre and KJ Martin will likely receive increased playing time. George's next chance to return to action will be Wednesday's matchup with Houston.
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76ers' Paul George: Remains out Friday
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George (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus the Nets.
George hyperextended his left knee against Memphis on Wednesday and is now listed as out with a left knee bone bruise. In the star forward's absence, Kelly Oubre and KJ Martin are candidates to receive increased playing time. While there is no official timetable for George's return, his next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with the Clippers.
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76ers' Paul George: Injures knee, won't return
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George has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies due to a left knee hyperextension, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports. He recorded two points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 17 minutes before exiting the game.
George exited the game after landing awkwardly early in the third quarter before the 76ers ruled him out for the remainder of the contest. The 34-year-old missed the first five games of the 2024-25 campaign with a bone bruise in the same knee. Per Jones, George will undergo an MRI on Thursday, when the 76ers will learn more information about the severity of the injury while also having a clearer idea on a timeline for his recovery. His potential absence could open up more minutes on the wing for Eric Gordon, Kelly Oubre, Ricky Council and Jared McCain.
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76ers' Paul George: Goes to locker room
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George exited Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies with an ankle injury and went back to the locker room, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
George has already missed six games this season and appears to have rolled his ankle in Wednesday's contest. While George is sidelined, Eric Gordon, Kelly Oubre and Ricky Council could see more action.
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76ers' Paul George: Still struggling with shot
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George totaled 18 points (5-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds, five assists and three steals over 33 minutes during Monday's 106-89 loss to the Heat.
While his overall production was solid, George once again had trouble getting his shot to fall. In his first seven games with Philly since getting past a knee issue, the 34-year-old is shooting just 39.6 percent from the floor and 28.8 percent from beyond the arc while averaging 16.7 points, 5.6 boards, 5.1 assists, 2.4 steals and 2.1 threes. The Sixers have yet to feature their new Big Three of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey (hamstring) and George on the court at the same time, so it could be a while before the newest member of the trio finds his comfort level.
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76ers' Paul George: Logs four steals Friday
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George racked up 13 points (4-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, five assists and four steals over 36 minutes during Friday's 98-86 loss to the Magic.
George was responsible for four of the 76ers' 10 steals, Friday which somewhat made up for his shortcomings on offense, though he did finish as Philadelphia's third-leading scorer behind Jared McCain (29) and Joel Embiid (20). Through six regular-season games, George is averaging 16.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 2.3 steals over 30.2 minutes per game.
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76ers' Paul George: Out Wednesday, will play Friday
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George (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus Cleveland, but head coach Nick Nurse said that the forward will play Friday against the Magic while operating without a minutes restriction, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
George had already logged 33 and 32 minutes in his last two games, but he could see his playing time push into the mid-to-upper 30s Friday if the contest is competitive throughout. Though he missed the 76ers' first five games of the season, George returned to play each of the last five contests and averaged 17.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.2 three-pointers and 2.0 steals.
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76ers' Paul George: Won't play Wednesday
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George has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers due to left knee injury management, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
George and Joel Embiid (knee) will both rest for the second half of Philadelphia's back-to-back set, opening up plenty of minutes for several other player. In Tuesday's 111-99 loss to the Knicks, George had his best game of the season, posting 29 points (10-19 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block in 32 minutes. George should return to action Friday in Orlando.
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76ers' Paul George: Pops for 29 in Tuesday's loss
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George supplied a game-high 29 points (10-19 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 111-99 loss to the Knicks.
Joel Embiid made his season debut for the Sixers on Tuesday, but it was George who led the team in scoring and rebounding. The veteran forward needed a few games to get his legs under him after his own belated start to the season, but while George's offense has been inconsistent, he's found other ways to contribute. Through five contests, the 34-year-old is averaging 17.2 points and 2.2 threes while shooting 42.5 percent from the floor and 30.6 percent from beyond the arc, but he's added 5.8 boards, 5.2 assists and 2.0 steals a game.
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76ers' Paul George: Nears double-double in overtime win
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George contributed 15 points (6-18 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, three rebounds and two steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 107-105 overtime win over the Hornets.
George paved the way for Philadelphia's first unit in a game that was led by the 76ers' bench, leading all starters in scoring while generating a game-high assist total in an overtime victory. George set a new season high in assists and has played well since making his debut Monday, posting at least 15 points and four dimes in three of his four outings.
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76ers' Paul George: On minutes restriction
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Head coach Nick Nurse is hoping to get George at least 25 minutes in Friday's matchup with the Lakers, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
George has played 32 and 24 minutes respectively in his first two games after missing the first five to start the season. The 76ers will continue to manage the veteran wing's playing time as he recovers from a bone bruise in his left knee. The 34-year-old is averaging 16.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.0 steals, 0.5 blocks and 1.5 triples since debuting with Philadelphia.
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76ers' Paul George: Logs 18 points against former team
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George ended with 18 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 110-98 loss to the Clippers.
George received a smattering of cheers and boos as he took the court inside his former team's new digs in Inglewood. The former Clipper made the most of his homecoming with a solid multi-category line. George's frontcourt presence was enhanced due to Joel Embiid's (suspension) absence -- a trend that should continue until he returns. Once Philly's All-star center is back, the team will work through a series of possible first-unit combinations until they find the best fit.
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76ers' Paul George: Active, won't be fully unleashed
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Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse said that George (knee) will be available on a minutes restriction Wednesday versus the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
George logged 32 minutes in his season debut Monday versus Phoenix, and Nurse is expected George's playing time to hover around the same level Wednesday. The veteran forward averaged 33.8 minutes per game with the Clippers in 2023-24, so even with the restriction in place Wednesday, George won't be facing any major limitations with his playing time.
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76ers' Paul George: Expected to play Wednesday
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George (knee) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.
Despite dealing with a left knee bone bruise, George is expected to suit up against his former team Wednesday. George returned to action Tuesday against Phoenix and logged 32 minutes, so fantasy managers can expect him to handle a similar workload against the Clippers if he's officially upgraded to available.
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76ers' Paul George: Modest numbers in Sixers debut
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George closed with 15 points (4-14 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 118-116 loss to Phoenix.
Seeing his first action of the season after recovering from a bone bruise in his left knee, George's minutes were only a little lower than his usual workload, but he struggled to find his shot. The 76ers are inching closer to being at full strength, as Joel Embiid (knee) remained out Monday, and George should begin to develop some chemistry with his new frontcourt partner in the near future.
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76ers' Paul George: Playing on minutes restriction
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George (knee) will make his 76ers regular-season debut Monday against the Suns and will be under a minutes restriction, Dana Scott of Arizona Central reports.
George missed the 76ers' first five games of the regular season due to a bone bruise in his left knee that he picked up during the preseason. He has yet to see the floor with Joel Embiid (knee), but George will take some of the offensive load off of Tyrese Maxey on Monday, the latter of whom is shooting just 38.5 percent from the field (including 26.3 percent from three on 11.4 3PA/G). Across 74 regular-season outings with the Clippers during the 2023-24 campaign, George averaged 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals over 33.8 minutes per game.
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76ers' Paul George: Considered probable for Monday
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George (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against the Suns, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
George was previously upgraded to questionable and continues to trend in the right direction. According to Pompey, George sounded confident about his playing status and was able to participate in the morning shootaround.
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76ers' Paul George: Upgraded to questionable for Monday
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George (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Suns, though the team expects he will play, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
George has yet to make his regular-season debut for the 76ers due to a bone bruise on his left knee that he sustained in the preseason. However, the superstar has been able to fully participate in practices and 5-on-5 scrimmages, and he will likely give it a go Monday. The club will see how George feels after pregame warmups and shootaround, and his status for the game is expected to be decided closer to the game's 10:15 p.m. ET tipoff.
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76ers' Paul George: Out for Saturday
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George (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Grizzlies, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
George was a full participant during Friday's practice and shootaround, including five-on-five scrimmages with the team. However, the 34-year-old will join Joel Embiid (knee) on the sideline Saturday, though both appear close to making their 2024-25 debut. George's next chance to feature will come Monday against the Suns.
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76ers' Paul George: Practices fully Friday
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George (knee), who is questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, was a full participant in Friday's practice and shootaround, including five-on-five scrimmages with the team, Austin Krell of USA Today reports.
George's participation in practice suggests he is nearing a return to game action and bodes well for his potential comeback as soon as Saturday against the Grizzlies. Joel Embiid (knee) has already said he is not playing Saturday despite joining George as a full participant in practice, so it would not come as a shock if the 76ers hold both of their stars out for another game.
