When the Philadelphia 76ers came out for the second half of Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls, the star forward Paul George was noticeably absent from t

Paul George reveals what is holding him back with his pinky injury after he made his return to the floor for the Philadelphia 76ers.

The nine-time All-Star was brought to the Sixers to help Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey lead a title contending team. Instead, it's been a lot of missed games and shooting woes.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George exited in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center and did not return after injuring his left pinky finger, finishing his night with nine points in 13 minutes of action.

The Philadelphia 76ers entered the 2024-25 season with high hopes, as they were heading into the year with a big three of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and free agent acquisition Paul George. On top of that,

George did not play the second half after suffering an injury to the pinky finger on his left hand. The game also held tiebreaker implications for the Sixers, who trail the Bulls in the standings.

George has dealt with left knee and groin injuries in his first season since signing a four-year, $212 million contract to join the Sixers. He’s missed 14 games. In the 29 he played before Saturday, George averaged 17.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists.

Here is the complete injury report for Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Miami Heat at home on Wednesday.

The 2024-25 season will not be one to remember fondly for the Philadelphia 76ers or Paul George. Their first campaign together has been a massive disappointment, with George suffering injuries and posting poor performances too frequently while the team sputters out to a losing record.