In a major blow to the Philadelphia 76ers, star forward Paul George has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season due to injuries in his left adductor muscle and knee. Despite battling through various ailments throughout the year, including groin, finger, and knee issues, George's recent injections have sidelined him for at least six weeks. This announcement comes shortly after teammate Joel Embiid was also ruled out for the season, leaving the 76ers in a challenging position as they fight to salvage their season without two key players.
George, who signed a lucrative deal with the 76ers last summer, has faced a string of setbacks, playing his fewest games in a season since 2021-22. The team, once viewed as title contenders, is now faced with the reality of potentially missing out on a high draft pick due to their disappointing performance on the court. With the playoffs seemingly out of reach, the focus for Philadelphia shifts towards regrouping and setting a course for the future as they navigate the final stretch of the season without George and Embiid leading the charge.