Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George has reportedly avoided a serious injury following an incident over the weekend. According to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, an MRI and ultrasound confirmed that George has sustained an injury to the extensor tendon in his left pinky. The timeline for his return will be assessed in the upcoming days.

Kyle Neubeck from PHYL Sports shared insights from 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, who expressed optimism regarding George's condition, indicating that he is considered 'day to day' and does not appear to have a significant injury. This season marks George's first with the 76ers after a five-year tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers, during which he has averaged 17.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. However, George has already missed 14 games this season due to various injuries, including an earlier knee issue.

In the context of the ongoing injury struggles for the 76ers, the team has also faced challenges with other key players. Former MVP Joel Embiid has participated in only 13 games this year, dealing with a persistent knee injury, managing to average 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds when on the court. Additionally, the team will be without rookie standout Jared McCain for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury sustained in December. McCain, the No. 16 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, averaged 15.3 points across 23 games this year. The plethora of injuries has allowed Tyrese Maxey to emerge with a remarkable season, as the point guard is recording 26.5 points and six assists per game. Despite Maxey's impressive contributions, the 76ers are struggling to maintain competitiveness in the playoff race, currently holding a 17-27 record and sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference.