It would be helpful for the Sixers to get George going on that offensive end of the floor. While, obviously, the offense will go through Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, they didn't bring George in just to be a role player. They brought George in to give the Sixers that third star and for him to take pressure off the two aforementioned stars.

Hope is not a strategy. It is a lack of options. Right now, it is all the Sixers have. They can hope that Joel Embiid is back for good. They can hope that his knee responds to its latest test. They can hope that he is still a player who makes a team a contender.

Nick Nurse says that while Paul George and Joel Embiid remain out today against the Boston Celtics, the hope is that both will be back by the end of this week after going through an

On Tuesday, the Sixers sent Caleb Martin to the Dallas Mavericks in a deal that netted them sharpshooter Quentin Grimes. Philadelphia is looking for financial flexibility as well as Grimes' ability to shoot the ball at a high clip and defend on the other end of the floor.

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.

Just ahead of the trade deadline, Paul George made his return to the 76ers' lineup as he navigates a pinky finger injury.

Here is the full injury report for Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Detroit Pistons on the road on Friday.

Paul George lacks of aggression and a lackluster start More aggression from George George finished with 14 points on 6-for-10 shooting — including making 2 of 3 three-pointers. However, he didn’t attempt his first shot until 7:17 was left in the first quarter.

Coming off a competitive matchup against the Miami Heat at home, the Philadelphia 76ers embark on a brief road trip this weekend. First up is a matchup with Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.