Paul George of Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended 25 video games for violating the phrases of the NBA’s Anti-Drug Program, the league introduced on Saturday.
The NBA didn’t disclose the character of the violation or the substance that was concerned. The 25-game suspension, by phrases of the settlement between the NBA and the Nationwide Basketball Gamers Affiliation, signifies that this was a primary violation by George.
The suspension will value George — a nine-time All-Star — roughly $11.7 million of his $51.7 million wage, or about $469,691.72 for every of the 25 video games missed.
George is predicted to be eligible to return on March 25, when Philadelphia performs host to Chicago. The 76ers may have 10 video games remaining within the common season at that time.
Philadelphia entered Saturday at 26-21, sixth within the Jap Convention. The 76ers are 16-11 when George performs, 10-10 when he doesn’t.
George has averaged 16 factors in 27 video games this season for the 76ers, that scoring common third-most on the crew, behind Tyrese Maxey (29.4) and Joel Embiid (25.7). He had one in every of his greatest video games of the season earlier this week, a 32-point outburst fuelled by 9 3-pointers in a win on Tuesday over Milwaukee.
Printed on Jan 31, 2026