NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George 25 games for violating anti-drug policy
Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.
apnews.comHere's what’s been reported: Paul George was suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA’s anti-drug program. The league did not publicly disclose the specific substance or details of the violation. George issued a statement taking responsibility, noting that he took an improper medication while seeking treatment and apologized to his team, fans, and teammates. He began serving the suspension at the end of January 2026, with a planned return in March 2026, assuming no further obligations.
Key sources you can check for the latest coverage:
- AP News: NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George 25 games for violating anti-drug policy. [AP News, Jan 31, 2026]
- ABC News / ESPN / CBS Sports: Reports on the suspension, the first-offense nature, and George’s public statements. [ABC News, Jan 30-31, 2026]
- CNN: League announcement and player statement regarding the improper medication. [CNN, Jan 31, 2026]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent updates from those outlets and summarize any new developments or quotes.