Coming back from knee surgery in July, George "looked good" in a full practice, coach Nick Nurse said. "He was really moving.”

The nine-time All-Star has been unavailable for Nick Nurse to use in the preseason as he continues to recover from a procedure in the Summer that was done to his left knee. This was the reason behind George’s first season in the City of Brotherly Love coming to an abrupt end, as the veteran received injections in his legs in early March.

Sixers head coach Nick Nurse seemed skeptical that Paul George would play on opening night. The latest reporting indicates it is unlikely.

Paul George is expected to miss opening night as he recovers from offseason knee surgery, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.

And so the Clippers sent Gilgeous-Alexander, five first-round picks and two pick swaps to the Thunder and got George. When the trade was consummated, Kahhi signed with the Clippers, giving them a superstar duo that many believed would be one of the best in the league. Meanwhile, the Thunder invested in their future.

Paul George and other former All-Stars find themselves much lower on ClutchPoints' rankings ahead of the 2025-26 regular season.

George underwent arthroscopic surgery in mid-July after sustaining a knee injury in an offseason workout. The star forward has since returned to practice and has participated in some 5-on-5 work, though 76ers head coach Nick Nurse recently provided an alarming update on his status for opening night.