Paul George (knee) remains out for Sixers-Hornets, Joel Embiid not listed on injury report
Paul George (knee) will remain out when the Sixers play their home opener against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night, according to the team’s initial injury report unveiled on Friday. But after playing 20 lackluster minutes in the team’s comeback win over the Boston Celtics to kick off the 2025-26 campaign on Wednesday night, Joel Embiid is not listed on the report, indicating he is set to play again, likely on a 20-minute restriction. Otherwise, Jared McCain (thumb) and Trendon Watford (hamstring) remain out for the Sixers.
PlayerInjuryStatusPaul GeorgeLeft knee surgery recoveryOUTJared McCainRight thumb surgery recoveryOUTTrendon WatfordLeft hamstring tightnessOUTJustin EdwardsRight rib sorenessPROBABLE
George has been practicing for a while now, and he appears on the verge of making a season debut. Last week, ESPN reported that George was expected to return to action “shortly into the regular season.”
McCain’s season debut will not come in October, while Watford appears to be getting closer. His hamstring has been an issue for at least a month or so, but Watford was donning a practice jersey when doors opened to the media after Friday’s practice, an indication he is participating in some live action. Additionally, Watford was doing some heavy running after practice.
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