Paul George (born May 2, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association’s Los Angeles Clippers (NBA). He is a seven-time NBA All-Star, a member of the All-NBA Team six times, and a four-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team.
The latest news on Paul George’s injury status
Injury: Knee
Status: Expected to be out until at least May 1
Updated (Apr. 20):
Los Angeles will open the series without Paul George, who is out with a knee injury sustained on March 21.
While it hasn’t been confirmed, all indications point to Paul George sitting out the first two games of this series.
Updated (Apr. 09):
Reports from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski state that George will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks after MRI results showed he has a sprained right knee.
It’s likely that George’s injury will keep him out for the rest of the season.
UPDATE (Mar. 22):
George was helped off the court after he apparently hurt his leg colliding with guard Luguentz Dort’s knee in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s 101-100 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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George left the Crypto.com Arena on a cart with his right leg extended and the Clippers have not yet released any information on the injury.
Some fans pointed out that George may have broken the same leg in two places four years ago while playing for the U.S. national team.
UPDATE (Mar. 21):
Paul George is ready for Tuesday’s game against the Thunder.
UPDATE (Mar. 18):
In 40 minutes of action against the Warriors on Wednesday, George finished with 24 points (8-21 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 7 dimes, 2 boards, and 1 steal.
George has now scored 20 or more points in five consecutive games, and he has recorded at least seven assists in three of those games.
During the Clippers’ current four-game winning streak, he is averaging 27.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 3.0 three-pointers, and 1.0 steals in 38.5 minutes.
