Overview

• Paul George had an arthroscopic cleanup of his left knee in New York on July 14 under Dr. Jonathan L. Gladhow after injuring it in a workout.
• The 76ers announced he will follow a structured rehabilitation program and be re-evaluated before training camp opens.
• Last season knee and groin issues limited George to 41 games with averages of 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists.
• Uncertainty over his readiness for the 2025-26 opener adds to concerns about the durability of Philadelphia’s star core.
• After a 24-win season, the front office is monitoring George’s recovery to see if its four-year maximum investment can help form a healthy, title-contending core.