Paul George leg injury update: How long will the Sixers star be out?

After last night’s game against the Hawks, Paul George’s general status is became an issue in Philadelphia due to an unfortunate knee injury that could impact his preseason availability.

While The best-case scenario suggests he could be ready for the regular season opener (October 23, vs. Milwaukee Bucks).there are fears it could be more serious.

In his second preseason game with the 76ers after signing a four-year contract as a free agent this offseason, George defended Hawks forward Jalen Johnson. With more than eight minutes left in the second quarter, George’s left leg landed awkwardly, causing it to bend at an odd angle.

Afterward, He left the game immediately and was unable to return.

“I felt like it was overstretched and immediately it was like, fine, I need to be taken out and (looked at), but if you ask me I’m not too worried about it,George told the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Interesting, The incident initially went unnoticed, with only limited footage of the misstep circulating. Even fans, including on social media, were confused when George disappeared from the game, leading to discussions about whether he was injured. Since there are still few updates, everyone is hoping that the injury is not as serious as feared.

What are the prospects of seeing Paul George back on the pitch?

Considering the type of injury in which the ligaments of the knee were overstretched, the amount of rest required for the ligaments to return to full function is In the medium case, the duration should not be more than two to three weeks.

PG could be out for a few weeks and possibly miss the first few games. However, fans and team hope for the best The Sixers will provide further details after their medical team conducts further tests on his left knee.

The Sixers’ injury scare last night with George came after Philadelphia ruled out Joel Embiid for the remainder of the preseason as he continues to work on his conditioning and activity level. That is also the case This is consistent with the 76ers’ plan to be careful with the health of Embiid and George this season.

President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey explained that both stars “probably won’t play back to back often, if at all.”