US EditionNBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George 25 games for violating anti-drug policy
Paul George faces a 25-game suspension without pay, costing him $11.7 million, after taking an improper medication during mental health treatment, the NBA confirmed.
- 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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The NBA announced on Saturday that it has suspended Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George, who has played in the league's nine-time All-Star game, for 25 games without pay for using banned substances.
Paul George takes 'full responsibility' after 25-game suspension for anti-drug violation
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has been suspended without pay for 25 games by the NBA on Saturday, January 31 (Sunday, February 1, Manila time), for violating the terms of the league’s anti-drug program. George’s suspension began as 76ers claimed a 124-114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans without him on Saturday. He is eligible to return to action on March 25. “Over the past few years, I’ve discussed the importance of mental health, and…
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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