Injury Update: Paul George expected to miss 76ers’ next 2 games on the road with bone bruise in left knee

The Philadelphia 76ers will have to wait a little while longer to get their first look at their big three – Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George.

Paul George will miss Philadelphia’s upcoming two-game road trip against the Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers due to a bone bruise in his left knee. George continues to progress well from the injury and the team will provide another update next week.

76ers: Paul George continues progressing well in his recovery from a left knee bone bruise and will not play during the team’s two-game road trip. Team will provide update on his availability early next week. pic.twitter.com/Tgq5q93sG3

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 24, 2024

Paul George sustained the bone bruise in a preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks when he unfortunately hyper-extended his left knee in an attempt to defend Atlanta wing Jalen Johnson.

Paul George: Left knee hyperextension vs Atlanta Hawks

Another angle of Sixers Paul George's left knee hyperextension. pic.twitter.com/LsFLoloRyF

— Erin Grugan (@eringrugan) October 15, 2024

George appeared in only two preseason games for the 76ers – including the Hawks contest.

He contributed 23 points and 6 rebounds on 8-15 shooting from the field in his preseason debut versus the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Joel Embiid and George were sidelined in the 76ers’ season-opener against the Milwaukee Bucks 124-109 in a game where Philadelphia could’ve used his offensive production.

How will the 76ers manage?

Philadelphia is 0-1 to start the season and should have no problem getting its first win over an equally banged-up Raptors team tomorrow, but a loss to the Pacers could be in store for the short-handed 76ers. 

The 76ers should be able to come out of this two-game road swing at 1-2 with a chance to get back to .500 against Tobias Harris and the Detroit Pistons – a game Embiid and George could ironically make their debuts.

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Mandatory Credit: Philadelphia Inquirer