The 76ers announced Thursday that George is progressing well in his recovery from a left knee bone bruise but will not play during the team's two-game road trip, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
George is now set to miss the first three games of the regular season, and an update on his availability will be provided early next week. In the star forward's absence, KJ Martin, Caleb Martin and Guerschon Yabusele should continue to receive increased playing time. George's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Detroit.
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76ers' Paul George: Limited in practice
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George (knee) was a partial participant in Thursday's practice but did not scrimmage, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.
George missed Philadelphia's regular-season opener Wednesday while dealing with a left bone bruise and is scheduled to be re-evaluated later this week. The star forward's limitations in practice are a bad sign of his availability for Friday's matchup with Toronto.
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76ers' Paul George: Will sit out Wednesday
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George (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Bucks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
This is a brutal blow for the 76ers, as Joel Embiid (knee) is sidelined as well. George was limited to individual work at Monday's practice, and he's scheduled to be re-evaluated later this week. For now, he should be considered questionable at best for Friday's game against the Raptors. With George on the shelf, Kelly Oubre and Caleb Martin could see significant usage on the wings for the 76ers.
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76ers' Paul George: Limited to individual work
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George (knee) was able to do some individual work at Monday's practice, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
George did not go through Philadelphia's regular practice and obviously didn't take part in the scrimmage either. He's currently considered day-to-day with a knee bone bruise, and imaging revealed no structural damage. George will be re-evaluated Tuesday, at which point his status for Opening Night against the Bucks on Wednesday will be known.
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76ers' Paul George: Will miss at least one week
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The 76ers announced Tuesday that George's MRI showed a bone bruise and no structural damage, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports. George will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.
This is good news for George and the 76ers after an awkward injury during Monday's preseason game against the Hawks. The All-Star's timetable puts his status for the regular-season opener against Milwaukee on Oct. 23 in danger. However, George shouldn't miss too much time beyond that, even if Philadelphia takes a cautious approach.
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76ers' Paul George: No return timetable
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Coach Nick Nurse said Tuesday that George (knee) does not currently have a return timetable, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
George did not practice Tuesday and will not play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Nets, as expected. Nurse said "everything checked out OK" with George's knee so far, but he's scheduled for imaging on Tuesday afternoon which should provide more clarity. Fantasy managers will not have to wait much longer for another update.
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76ers' Paul George: Nursing knee injury
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George was diagnosed with a left knee hyperextension after exiting Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
George appeared to tweak something in his lower body during the first half, and he's since been ruled out with a knee injury. This certainly isn't the news the 76ers were looking for with less than 10 days until the start of the regular season, though the team should gain more clarity on a timeline for George's return over the next few days.
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76ers' Paul George: Won't return for second half
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George has been ruled out for the second half of Monday's preseason game against the Hawks after appearing to suffer a lower body injury, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.
The extent of George's injury is not yet known, and the team could be exercising caution by shutting him down. The 34-year-old was notably absent from the bench to begin the third quarter as he likely undergoes further testing.
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76ers' Paul George: Good to go
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George (rest) will start in Monday's preseason against the Hawks.
George, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre are all back in action after resting during Saturday's matchup against the Celtics, which was the second night of a back-to-back set. George posted 23 points (8-15 FG) in 26 minutes during his Sixers debut against Minnesota on Friday.
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76ers' Paul George: Not in starting five Saturday
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George is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Celtics, and he is not expected to play due to rest purposes.
Coach Nick Nurse said Saturday that the 76ers will rest their vets on the second day of a back-to-back road trip, according to Celtics beat reporter Bobby Krivitsky. The All-Star's next chance to suit up will come Monday versus the Hawks.
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76ers' Paul George: Shines in preseason debut
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George delivered 23 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists and a steal across 26 minutes in Friday's 121-111 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.
George finally made his long-awaited Philly debut, and things couldn't have gone much better for the veteran forward, who led the team in scoring and also showed rapport with Tyrese Maxey. George figures to play a prominent role in the Sixers' offensive scheme alongside Maxey and Joel Embiid (rest).
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76ers' Paul George: Set to make preseason debut Friday
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George (rest) will play in Friday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
George will make his preseason debut with Philadelphia on Friday after sitting out the team's preseason opener. After spending the last five years with the Clippers, George is expected to take a complementary role behind Joel Embiid (rest) and Tyrese Maxey this season.
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76ers' Paul George: Won't play Monday
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George (rest) will not play in Monday's exhibition game against the New Zealand Breakers, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
George and Joel Embiid (rest) will both be held out of the 76ers' preseason opener Monday. George relayed Friday that he expects to have his playing time restricted during the preseason as he prepares for the start of the regular season, per Austin Krell of USA Today. As a member of the Clippers last season, George averaged 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals across 33.8 minutes per game.
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76ers' Paul George: Expects preseason restrictions
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George said Friday that he is unsure when he'll play in the preseason and the goal is getting ready for the regular season, Austin Krell of USA Today reports.
George will likely be a limited participant throughout the preseason as the club prepares for the regular season. Philadelphia is expected to explore its bench options including Ricky Council, KJ Martin, Guerschon Yabusele and Justin Edwards -- leaving George under a minutes restriction.
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76ers' Paul George: Agrees to join Philadelphia
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George agreed to a four-year, $212 million maximum contract with the 76ers on Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
After spending the last five seasons with the Clippers, George recently declined his player option for the 2024-25 season and informed the team that he intended to sign elsewhere. The 34-year-old will form a potent trio in Philadelphia, joining fellow superstars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. George's main drawback during his time with the Clippers was his trouble staying on the court, but he appeared in 74 regular-season games last year, his highest mark since the 2018-19 season. He averaged 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 33.8 minutes per game, and the 76ers will be a force in the Eastern Conference if George can remain healthy with his new team.
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Paul George: Plans to leave Clippers
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George has informed the Clippers that he plans to sign with another team in free agency, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
George recently declined his $48.7 million player option with the Clippers, and he won't return to the team after the two sides had a meeting Sunday. The 76ers appear to be the favorites to sign the 34-year-old, but he'll presumably have offers from multiple suitors. Over 74 regular-season appearances last year, George averaged 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 33.8 minutes per game.
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Paul George: Declines player option Saturday
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George declined his $48.7 million player option with the Clippers on Saturday, and he will now become an unrestricted free agent, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
George declining his player option now takes any hope of a trade off the table for the Clippers. The All-Star will plan on meeting with several teams who have the cap space to sign him, the Clippers included. George was tasked with carrying the offensive load in the playoffs during Kawhi Leonard's (knee) absence last season, and the Clippers' refusal to extend him on a four-year maximum contract is likely the reason why he elected to become a free agent. The 34-year-old averaged 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals across 33.8 minutes in 74 regular-season games. George also shot 47.1 percent from the field and 41.3 percent from three, both career highs for the 14-year veteran.
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Clippers' Paul George: Scores 18 points in Game 6 defeat
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George amassed 18 points (6-18 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 42 minutes during Friday's 114-101 loss to the Mavericks in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
George was asked to carry the Clippers offensively in the absence of Kawhi Leonard (knee), but he ended the series on a sour note, as he couldn't reach the 20-point mark in three of his last four appearances. In fact, George surpassed the 22-point mark just once in the six contests against the Mavericks, and his numbers throughout the series were disappointing. He averaged 19.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game while shooting 41.1 percent from the field and 36.7 percent from three-point range. That marked a clear decline compared to his regular-season figures, and it might be fair to wonder if the Clippers are going to bring him back for 2024-25 or if they might look at potential trade options during the offseason.
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Clippers' Paul George: Lifts offensively in Game 4 victory
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George recorded 33 points (11-19 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 4-7 FT), six rebounds, eight assists, one block and four steals across 43 minutes during Sunday's 116-111 win over the Mavericks in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
George led all players in Sunday's contest in threes made while ending with a team-high-tying point total and leading all Clippers players in assists and steals to help Los Angeles get a much-needed win to even the series with Dallas entering Game 5. George's point and assist totals were his highest of the series thus far, and he's tallied at least 20 points in three straight games. George and James Harden will need to continue to lead the Clippers as they attempt to take a series lead in Game 5 in Los Angeles.
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Clippers' Paul George: Officially ruled out
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George (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Rockets, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
George wasn't listed on any of the Clippers' injury reports but has been ruled out a few minutes after not being included in the starting lineup. He'll turn his sights on preparing for Game 1 of the opening-round series against Dallas next weekend.
