It has been an interesting day to cover the Sixers.
Paul George has been suspended for 25 games, the NBA announced Saturday.
You can read all of the initial details HERE. In the meantime, I did my best to explain some of the resulting ramifications, both on the court and off the court, with the trade deadline five days away.
How does George’s suspension impact head coach Nick Nurse’s rotation? How does it change the Sixers’ standing relative to the luxury tax? Which Sixers are more or less likely to be traded as a result of the news? Those subjects and more are touched on here:
I have never been one to pivot to video, but I thought this would be an easier way to explain many of my initial reactions to today’s Paul George news.
Some thoughts on how the Sixers will replace George’s minutes, the luxury tax situation, possible moves to come & a bunch more: pic.twitter.com/Q4peFygqKt
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) January 31, 2026
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