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The NBA suspended Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George for 25 games under the league's Anti-Drug Program in a first-violation case; the specific substance was not disclosed. He will miss 25 games, forfeiting roughly $11.7 million of his $51.7 million salary and can return March 25, with the 76ers having 10 games left in the regular season. George has averaged 16 points in 27 games this season.
NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George for 25 games for violating the league's anti-drug program; the ban begins with the game against the New Orleans Pelicans and runs through March 23, with a return set for March 25 against the Chicago Bulls. George says the violation stemmed from an improper medication; it marks his longest absence since the 2021-22 season. The Sixers, 26-21, aren’t expected to pursue major moves at the trade deadline as Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and rookie VJ Edgecombe lead the team’s playoff push.
Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson has been suspended for 25 games without pay by the NBA for violating the Anti-Drug Program after testing positive for ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033.