Paul George Injury Status Update for March 24th, 2026
The Sixers got some good news today — Paul George has been cleared and is officially available to play. Paul had previously been listed as Out, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Sixers.
Paul George Season Averages
The Sixers get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 27 games, Paul is averaging 16.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 30.5 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.5 | 16.0 | 5.2 | 3.7 | 13.1 |
Sixers Performance With & Without Paul George
The numbers tell a clear story about Paul's value to the Sixers. With Paul in the lineup this season, the team is 16-11. Without him, they've gone 23-21. The Sixers's net rating is 6.1 points worse per 100 possessions when Paul plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (112.9 vs 116.4), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 16-11 | 23-21 | — |
| Off Rating | 116.4 | 112.9 | -3.6 |
| Def Rating | 113.0 | 115.6 | +2.5 |
| Net Rating | 3.4 | -2.7 | -6.1 |
| PPG | 117.8 | 113.8 | -4.0 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Paul George Back
With Paul back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Kelly Oubre Jr., VJ Edgecombe and Trendon Watford are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Paul again.
Paul is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Sixers and the rest of the league.