NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George 25 games for violating anti-drug policy

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By DAN GELSTON and TIM REYNOLDSJanuary 31, 2026 at 06:23 PM

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Philadelphia 76ers player Paul George has been suspended for 25 games by the NBA for violating the league's anti-drug policy. The announcement was made Saturday, but the specific substance or nature of the violation was not disclosed by the NBA. George released a statement to ESPN acknowledging he took an "improper medication" while seeking treatment for a mental health issue. He apologized to the 76ers team and fans, taking full responsibility for his actions and the mistake he made. The suspension is in accordance with the agreement between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association.

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