NBA suspends Paul George for 25 games for violating anti-drug program

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without Paul George for the next 25 games after the NBA suspended him for violating the league’s anti-drug program. The suspension will also be without pay, meaning George will lose $11.7 million of his $51.6 million salary this season.

George released a statement regarding the suspension.

“Over the past few years, I’ve discussed the importance of mental health, and in the course of recently seeking treatment for an issue of my own, I made the mistake of taking an improper medication,” George said.

“I take full responsibility for my actions and apologize to the Sixers organization, my teammates, and the Philly fans for my poor decision-making during this process.

“I am focused on using this time to make sure that my mind and body are in the best condition to help the team when I return.”

This isn’t the news the 76ers wanted to hear, and it’s a bad mark on George’s career.