According to Charania, George received injections in his left adductor muscle and left knee on Monday. As a result, he will not play again this season, with the 76ers wing expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks. Expected to be part of a “big three” with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey that would make the 76ers a title contender, George struggled to stay healthy. A hyperextended knee suffered during the preseason was the beginning of a challenging season for George, who many expected to be a third-round player in fantasy basketball. Justin Edwards should play plenty as the regular season approaches its conclusion and is worth streaming in deep leagues.

Friday’s game against the Pacers will be the fifth game George has missed due to lingering groin and knee injuries. Based on Nurse’s comments, the 76ers wing will also likely miss Sunday’s game against the Mavericks. If George is ruled out for the rest of the season, players like Kelly Oubre Jr., Quentin Grimes (who’s out on Friday with an illness) and Justin Edwards will have added value during the “silly season.”

George has missed four straight games and five of Philly’s last six, and he’s only appeared in 41 games for the Sixers this season. It’s been a disappointing campaign for George, and with Philly’s playoff hopes essentially sunk, he could be shutdown for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Quentin Grimes has been balling, and Grimes should continue to see plenty of run and offensive focus moving forward.

George is receiving treatment and continuing to consult with physicians. Monday will be his third straight missed game and he’s set to miss Wednesday’s game against the Raptors. The 34-year-old small forward will be re-evaluated Friday, which would be the earliest he could return now. Justin Edwards will likely continue to start with George sidelined.