Nick Nurse Addresses Paul George’s Status Ahead of 76ers-Pacers

Nick Nurse offered an update on Paul George before the Sixers hosted the Pacers.

Dec 13, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George before action against the Indiana Pacers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

One of the key questions surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers at this point in the season involves the nine-time All-Star, Paul George. Will he have another appearance on the court, or will the Sixers have him go the same route as Joel Embiid and call it a year?

So far, the Sixers aren’t leaning one way or another. According to the head coach, Nick Nurse, the team should have a better idea after they close out this week’s slate of games.

“I don’t know about that,” Nurse said when asked if George would play again this year or not. “I think we’ll have those answers on Monday or Tuesday. Early next week. So, I don’t think there’s been any talk of it either way until we get to that point.”

Feb 20, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) drives against Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Lately, the Sixers have made decisions on a day-to-day basis for George. Recently, George has missed five of the last six games for Philadelphia. He was out for his fifth game in a row against the Indiana Pacers on Friday.

All season long, George has been battling multiple setbacks. On two occasions, he missed time to recover from a knee injury. In late January, a groin injury sidelined George for a couple of games. In late January, George suffered a pinkie injury, which resulted in a five-game absence.

The veteran forward played through the pinkie injury throughout February. Eventually, the groin injury took him back off the floor in early March. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, George is still consulting with specialists and weighing treatment options for his groin and knee. The Sixers will have clarity on a timeline soon enough.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George is consulting with doctors this week on treatment options for his groin and knee injuries, including a possible procedure, sources tell ESPN. A decision is expected early next week. pic.twitter.com/tHyDDzDyLn

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 13, 2025

Throughout his first season in Philadelphia, George played in 41 games. He shot 43 percent from the field and 36 percent from deep to average 16 points per game. The nine-time All-Star also averaged five rebounds and four assists.

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