NBA Fans React To Paul George News Ahead Of 76ers-Suns Game

ESPN's Shams Charania reported a big update about 76ers star Paul George.

Oct 14, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) in action against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

On Monday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers will face off against the Phoenix Suns in Arizona.

Paul George has missed each of the first five games, and he is listed as questionable for their matchup against the Suns.

However, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that George is expected to be available.

Via Charania: "Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George is expected to make his season debut on Monday vs. the Phoenix Suns, barring any setbacks, sources tell ESPN."

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George is expected to make his season debut on Monday vs. the Phoenix Suns, barring any setbacks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/n2nHUtaNNE

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 4, 2024

Many NBA fans reacted to the news.

@adryanashton; "PG loves to get up for his matchups against the Suns but Ryan will be welcoming his latest victim to the Dunngeon"

PG loves to get up for his matchups against the Suns but Ryan will be welcoming his latest victim to the Dunngeon https://t.co/sV9w9lBgB0

— A ✩ (@adryanashton) November 4, 2024

@975TheFanatic: "While we are sweating out this Eagles game, there is some good news elsewhere in the city"

While we are sweating out this Eagles game, there is some good news elsewhere in the city https://t.co/r69vVA7Q1H

— 97.5 The Fanatic (@975TheFanatic) November 4, 2024

@JoshReynolds24: "You have no idea how bad I needed this, Shams"

You have no idea how bad I needed this, Shams

— Josh Reynolds (@JoshReynolds24) November 4, 2024

@MaskedInLA: "I’m shocked it’s not against LA on Friday"

I’m shocked it’s not against LA on Friday

— 🎭 (@MaskedInLA) November 4, 2024

@Nik_Atanackovic: "Sixers missing the playoffs this year, bookmark it"

Sixers missing the playoffs this year, bookmark it

— Nik Atanackovic (@Nik_Atanackovic) November 4, 2024

Charania also added: "George is set to make his comeback on Monday from a bone bruise in left knee on Oct. 14. 76ers then play the Clippers on Wednesday in George's return to Los Angeles."

George is set to make his comeback on Monday from a bone bruise in left knee on Oct. 14. 76ers then play the Clippers on Wednesday in George's return to Los Angeles. https://t.co/SnmUcCBWOx

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 4, 2024

George finished last season with averages of 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 41.3% from the three-point range in 74 games for the Los Angeles Clippers.

The 76ers are 1-4 in their first five games of the new season.