Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (knee) is officially available for the team's Monday night matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. He's still dealing with the same knee issue but has been wearing a brace which has allowed him to be on the court more often. With Jared McCain (knee) out indefinitely, George's usage will likely increase even more along with Tyrese Maxey. So far, he's had a rough time scoring as he averages 15.9 points per game on 41.3% shooting from the floor and 31.7% from three, but he remains a must-start any time he plays.
According to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (rest) will not play against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. The 34-year-old posted 29 points in Tuesday's NBA Cup victory over the Charlotte Hornets. He also played 37 minutes, so the team is staying cautious by sitting him in the second game of a back-to-back. With Joel Embiid (knee, personal) also out, Tyrese Maxey could receive more scoring opportunities. Jared McCain may also move back to the starting lineup and should likely see an uptick in fantasy production.
According to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, forward Paul George may miss Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. The veteran had 29 points in Tuesday's NBA Cup victory over the Charlotte Hornets. He also logged 37 minutes, so the team may play it safe by sitting him in the second game of a back-to-back. With Joel Embiid (knee, personal) likely to remain off the floor, Tyrese Maxey could receive significantly more scoring opportunities. Jared McCain may also move back to the starting lineup and should also see an uptick in fantasy production.
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (knee) will return from a three-game absence on Saturday against Detroit. The nine-time All-Star has shaken off a questionable tag ahead of tip-off. George adds much-needed quality to the 3-14 Sixers, who have struggled to kick into gear. So far this season, George has been limited to eight appearances with his new squad, averaging 14.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 2.3 steals in 28.9 minutes. With Joel Embiid (knee, personal) on the shelf, George will be expected to lead the 76ers offense with Tyrese Maxey. George's return pushes Jared McCain to the bench.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pistons. The 34-year-old hyperextended his left knee in the November 20 matchup versus the Memphis Grizzlies and has missed the last three games. He practiced in full on Friday. However, this is George's second time dealing with this issue, so the team will likely continue taking the cautious approach to avoid further injury. With Joel Embiid (knee, personal) out again, Tyrese Max should lead the way offensively if George can't suit up. Jared McCain, averaging 23.7 points in seven starts this season, could also continue to benefit if George is unavailable.
Paul George Fully Participates In Practice, Not Fully Cleared Yet
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (knee) is still working his way back from hyperextending his knee again. The nine-time All-Star was a full participant at practice on Friday, according to Tim Bontemps, but he hasn't been fully cleared for their Saturday game against the Detroit Pistons yet. Fantasy managers will want to stay tuned for a clearer picture which will likely come out on Saturday. If he can't play, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Ricky Council IV should see more opportunities if Caleb Martin (back) also can't suit up.
Per NBA Insider Chris Haynes, Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (knee) will be unavailable for Wednesday's contest with the Houston Rockets due to a knee bone bruise. George partially participated in practice, which means he will likely return soon. He could return on Saturday versus the Pistons. With George still sidelined, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Eric Gordon will likely see their roles increase.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (knee) will miss at least the next two games. The veteran suffered a bone bruise in Wednesday's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, ending his night after only 17 minutes of work. He will be re-evaluated on Monday. Luckily, an MRI on Thursday revealed no structural damage. With that in mind, fantasy managers could see him out longer than two games, considering he injured the same knee during the preseason. But as long as George is on the shelf, Kelly Oubre Jr., averaging 14.6 points and 4.7 boards in 11 starts this season, should continue to benefit from a fantasy standpoint.
Paul George Exits Game On Wednesday, Hyperextends Left Knee Again
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (knee) exited Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies and did not return to the Sixers' 117-111 loss. George hyperextended his left knee, the same one he injured during the preseason. As of now, there have been no further comments from the team on the severity of George's injury, but fantasy managers should prepare for the 34-year-old to miss some time. In his absence, expect Kelly Oubre Jr. to be inserted back into the starting lineup. Oubre has averaged 13.4 points this season, though he averaged 18 PPG during the first five games of the season when George was out. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on George's status going forward and should snag Oubre off the waiver wire if possible.
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (knee) isn't available for Wednesday's matchup with the Cavaliers. The veteran scored a game-high 29 points in Tuesday's loss to the Knicks, adding 10 rebounds, three steals, and one block. However, he missed the start of the 2024-25 campaign because of a knee injury, so he'll take the night off before likely getting back in the lineup on Friday versus the Orlando Magic. With Tyrese Maxey (hamstring) and Joel Embiid (knee) also out, Kelly Oubre Jr. Caleb Martin, Guerschon Yabusele, and Jared McCain could all see a substantial increase in fantasy production.
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