Philadelphia's Paul George gets 25-game NBA drugs ban

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without Paul George until late March after the NBA handed down a 25-game suspension on Saturday. The ban, which stems from a violation of the league's anti-drug policy, comes as a major blow to the Sixers, who currently sit 6th in the Eastern Conference with a 26-21 record.

Published January 31,2026

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PHILADELPHIAS PAUL GEORGE GETS 25-GAME NBA DRUGS BAN

Paul George, a nine-time NBA All-Star forward for the Philadelphia 76ers, was issued a 25-game suspension by the league on Saturday for violating the NBA Anti-Drug Program.

George's ban will begin with Saturday's Sixers home game against New Orleans.

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