Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives in opposition to the Atlanta Hawks in the course of the first quarter at State Farm Enviornment on October 14, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Photos/AFP
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers ahead Paul George has a bone bruise however didn’t undergo any structural harm when he hyperextended his left knee throughout a preseason recreation, the crew stated Tuesday.
“All the pieces checks out OK,” coach Nick Nurse advised reporters on the crew’s New Jersey complicated after George had an preliminary examination. The crew introduced later within the day that an MRI confirmed the bone bruise however no structural harm.
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The 76ers stated he could be reevaluated once more in a few week.
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Even earlier than the harm, George was not scheduled to play in Wednesday’s preseason recreation in opposition to Brooklyn.
A nine-time All-Star, George was injured when his knee buckled on a defensive play within the second quarter of Monday’s recreation in opposition to Atlanta. He scored eight factors in 12 minutes in a 104-89 victory.
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“I felt that it hyperextended, and instantly it was, all proper, I must get taken out and (checked out), however in case you ask me, I’m not too involved about it,” George advised The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The 76ers have been cautious with their star gamers and shut down middle Joel Embiid on Sunday for the remainder of the preseason for what they referred to as left knee administration.
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The 76ers — who signed George to a four-year, $212 million contract as a free agent this summer time — are his fourth crew, after seven years with Indiana, two with Oklahoma Metropolis and the final 5 as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers. He’s a six-time All-NBA choice and has averaged 20.8 factors over 14 NBA seasons.
With George becoming a member of the 2023 NBA MVP in Embiid and All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, the 76ers had been anticipated to boast probably the most formidable trios within the league as they attempt to put collectively a nucleus that may compete with NBA champion Boston.
George performed 76 video games final season, the primary time he performed greater than 56 since 2018-19.
