Frustration and disappointment rippled through Philadelphia on Saturday as fans learned that 76ers star forward Paul George will miss the next 25 games.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had missed yet another game with an injury in a lost season where he struggled with his health and performance for the Sixers. Paul George offered advice to Embiid last year on how to handle the grind of playing through so many injuries;

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George is suspended without pay for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug programme.

If the Sixers are one of the NBA's more talented teams, they are also one of the teams that need to figure out the dirty side of basketball.

Preview the Philadelphia 76ers' NBA matchup with New Orleans, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

The Philadelphia 76ers brought back former draftee Charles Bassey on a 10-day deal to protect two-way player eligibility.

The New Orleans Pelicans hit the East Coast to play the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday. Tip-off from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

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