Sixers Star Paul George Not Expected to Play on Opening Night

George underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in the offseason after suffering the injury in a workout.

Sixers star Paul George is not expected to play on opening night. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

76ers star forward Paul George is not expected to play on opening night next Wednesday against the Celtics as he continues to rehab his left knee, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania.

George underwent arthroscopic surgery on his knee in July, and continues to make "significant" progress towards a return.

"A return, a debut, should be shortly into the regular season," Charania added.

George played just 41 games last season, his first in Philadelphia, due to multiple knee injuries—including a hyperextended knee.

The Sixers went 15–26 in his 41 games in the lineup, and 9–32 in the 41 games that he missed. Even at 35 years old, he's still a key contributor when he's healthy.

George averaged 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists on 43.0% shooting a year ago.

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