Sixers forward Paul George suspended 25 games for violating ...
Paul George won't be back until March 25. The veteran cited improper medication as the cause of his suspension.
www.phillyvoice.comDirect answer: Paul George was suspended by the NBA for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug program.
Context and sources:
- The NBA announced a 25-game, non-player-salary suspension for George after a breach of the Anti-Drug Policy. The league did not disclose specific substances involved in the violation. This is described across multiple outlets reporting the league’s official decision.[3][6][7]
- George acknowledged he took an improper medication while undergoing treatment for a mental-health issue and apologized, noting the suspension began with an upcoming game date. This framing appears consistently in statements from George reported by ESPN/CBS and other outlets.[2][7][3]
What this means for the Sixers:
- George will miss 25 regular-season games and lose a substantial portion of his salary for those games; estimates commonly cited are about $11.7 million in forfeited pay for the suspension duration.[1][3]
- Return timelines varied in initial reports, but several outlets indicated eligibility to return around late March, depending on the Sixers’ schedule and the calendar for that season.[6][1]
Illustrative note:
- The specifics of the prohibited substance were not disclosed by the NBA, which is typical in anti-drug policy announcements; the focus is on the violation and the length of the suspension rather than the exact substance.[7][1]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest schedule impact (which games he’ll miss) and a quick financial impact summary in a compact table.