US EditionNBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George 25 games for violating anti-drug policy
Paul George faces a 25-game suspension without pay for a first-time violation linked to mental health treatment, losing about $11.7 million of his $51.7 million salary, NBA said.
- Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has been suspended for 25 games without pay for violating the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program, as announced by the NBA on January 31, 2026.
- George stated, "I made the mistake of taking an improper medication" while seeking treatment for mental health issues, and he takes full responsibility for his actions.
- This suspension results in a loss of approximately $11.7 million from George's salary for the season, which is $51.7 million.
- George will be eligible to return on March 25, 2026, when the 76ers play against the Chicago Bulls.
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Paul George Suspended 25 Games for Violating NBA’s Anti-Drug Policy
Source: Mitchell Leff / Getty Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has been handed a 25-game suspension by the NBA for violating the league’s Anti-Drug Program, the league announced on Saturday. The specifics of the violation, including the substance involved, were not disclosed, as per the NBA’s policy. This suspension marks George’s first violation under the terms of the agreement between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Associati…
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