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NBA Fans React to 76ers Paul George's Latest Injury Diagnosis

Paul George is dealing with another knee injury.

Justin Grasso

Nov 10, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) dribbles the ball against Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (10) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Nov 10, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) dribbles the ball against Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (10) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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The Philadelphia 76ers’ notable offseason signing, Paul George, is back on the injury report.

As the Sixers competed against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, George injured himself going for a rebound at the start of the third quarter.

At first, it looked like George rolled his ankle. It turned out to be a knee-related concern.

After getting some quick attention from the medical staff, George walked back to the 76ers’ locker room. After spending some time away from the bench, the Sixers confirmed that George would not return to the game. The initial reporting was that George hyperextended his knee.

Following the game, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse noted that George was dealing with a similar setback as his preseason injury. Against the Atlanta Hawks, George hyperextended his knee and was later diagnosed with a bone bruise.

Further testing on Thursday confirmed the Sixers’ initial belief that there wasn’t any structural damage to George’s knee. Once again, he was officially diagnosed with a bone bruise.

Paul George went down with an injury on Wednesday.
Nov 10, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) dribbles the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

What’s Next for PG?

The Sixers will face the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. George has been downgraded for the matchup and won’t play. According to a team official, George will miss at least two games as a result of the injury.

Next Monday, the star forward will have a reevaluation. His earliest return would be next Wednesday’s game at home against the Houston Rockets.

NBA Fans React to Paul George’s Setback

@30problemz: Sixers can’t catch a break sheesh

@franklinisbored: Glad it doesn’t seem serious 🙏🏾

@Heatflyy: At least it’s not serious

@RaisingWiser: Tough break for Philly. Hoping PG bounces back quickly! 🙏

@HabibiCapital_: I didn’t have 76ers as the worst team in the nba 14 games in on my bingo card

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Justin Grasso
JUSTIN GRASSO

Title: Credentialed writer/reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation Email: JustinGrasso32@Gmail.com Location: Philadelphia, PA Expertise: Reporting, insight, and analysis on the Sixers and the NBA  Justin Grasso is a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation.  Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writer’s Association.  Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoNBA

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