US EditionSixers Notebook: After Much Build-up, Paul George Makes Season Debut vs. Clippers
Paul George may debut after recovering from left knee surgery as Sixers manage multiple injuries, including Joel Embiid's right knee and Kelly Oubre Jr.'s left knee sprain.
- On Sunday, the 76ers listed nine-time All-Star Paul George as questionable for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, leaving his season debut uncertain.
- After arthroscopic surgery in July, Paul George resumed rehab and the Sixers said his final return step is left quadriceps strengthening after October 16 full 5-on-5 practice.
- On Sunday the Sixers announced several absences including Kelly Oubre Jr., diagnosed with a left-knee LCL strain; Adem Bona will miss at least three games with a right-ankle sprain, and Joel Embiid remains out under right-knee injury management.
- Coach Nick Nurse said Paul George would be on a minutes restriction likely near 20 to start, and the team recalled Jared McCain from Delaware to join the rotation Monday.
- Signed from the Los Angeles Clippers in summer of 2024, Paul George played only 41 games in 2024-25 due to recurring injuries, and fans grew frustrated after a month of full practices without an appearance.
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Joel Embiid Injury Update: Nick Nurse Shares Key Timeline on 76ers Star
Joel Embiid has landed on the Philadelphia 76ers injury report again, and the timing has created another cloud of uncertainty around the former MVP. The veteran center felt soreness in his right knee late last week, and that concern pushed the Sixers to hold him out against the Boston Celtics. Philadelphia hoped for clarity once he went through imaging, and head coach Nick Nurse explained where things stand.“We had shootaround today, obviously h…
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Sixers Notebook: After much build-up, Paul George makes season debut vs. Clippers
PHILADELPHIA — After much pregame prevarication, Paul George went from questionable to probable to playing for the first time this season. George was penciled into the starting lineup Monday night against the Clippers for the first start since March 4, his 41st and final game of a disastrous and injury-filled first season with the 76ers. It’s fitting that his debut came against the Clippers, for whom he played prior to signing with the 76ers in …
Paul George questionable for 76ers Monday against Clippers
Paul George could make his season debut on Monday night against the Clippers. The 76ers might well need him. George was listed as questionable for the first time in the 76ers’ Sunday injury report ahead of Monday’s visit from George’s former team. With Kelly Oubre out with a left knee ligament sprain, George’s presence would be a salve for a truncated rotation. George has been practicing fully since mid-October. Last week, the club said he was g…
76ers HC Nick Nurse's 'not quite pain-free' Joel Embiid update should worry fans
While Joel Embiid could return soon for the 76ers, Nick Nurse’s latest update could have fans down in the dumps.Read MoreThe post 76ers news: Nick Nurse’s ‘not quite pain-free’ Joel Embiid update should worry fans first appeared on The Who Dat Daily.
76ers’ Paul George Upgraded To Questionable Against Clippers
Philadelphia 76ers star forward Paul George has been upgraded to questionable for Monday night’s home game against the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports. Paul George Slated To Return From Offseason Knee Surgery George has missed the Sixers’ first 12 games as he looks to finally make his return from offseason […] The post 76ers’ Paul George Upgraded To Questionable Against Clippers appeared first on Basketball Insider…
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