BREAKING: Paul George's Injury Status In 76ers-Grizzlies Game

UPDATE: Paul George will not return (h/t Underdog NBA).
Status alert: Paul George (knee) won't return Wednesday.
β Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) November 21, 2024
On Wednesday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers are playing the Grizzlies in Memphis.
During the second half, Paul George went to the locker room with an injury.
George has two points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal while shooting 1/6 from the field and 0/2 from the three-point range in his first 17 minutes of playing time.
Via Underdog NBA: "Status alert: Paul George (leg) headed to locker room Wednesday."
Status alert: Paul George (leg) headed to locker room Wednesday.
β Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) November 21, 2024
There has been no word from the team on his status for the remainder of the night.
The nine-time NBA All-Star came into the evening with averages of 16.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.4 steals per contest while shooting 39.6% from the field and 28.8% from the three-point range in seven games.
Paul George just left tonightβs game with a leg injury, per @Underdog__NBA
β NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 21, 2024
Hope everything is alright π pic.twitter.com/ChtGRl2wy2
The 76ers have had an extremely tough start to the season.
They are 2-11 in their first 13 games, which has them tied with the Washington Wizards for the worst record in the NBA.
Following Memphis, the 76ers will return home to host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.
BREAKING: Paul George went to the Philadelphia 76ers locker room after twisting his ankle.
β Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) November 21, 2024
Get well soon, PG! π pic.twitter.com/xsfP5ug80i
As for the Grizzlies, they are 8-7 in their first 15 games, which has them as the tenth seed in the Western Conference.
Following the 76ers, they will visit the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
Sixers can't catch a break with PG going to the locker room with an ankle injury.
β Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) November 21, 2024
George was tenth pick in the 2010 NBA Draft out of Fresno State.
He has also spent time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Clippers.
The addition of George was supposed to make the 76ers a title contender.