Paul George Cleared for Thursday's Game Against Bucks

Paul George (knee) has been removed from the injury report and is cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Bucks. After five injury-riddled years with the Clippers, George signed a four-year max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers over the summer. He projects as the team's third option behind Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, though he is expected to have ample opportunities to control the offense due to the team's weak bench and Embiid's injury history. George has a history of trouble staying on the court, with a strained right knee sidelining him for much of last season's fantasy playoffs and the Clippers' first-round loss. Despite this, he reportedly had a normal offseason and is expected to be ready for the start of the campaign. When healthy, the eight-time All-Star continues to deliver excellent numbers, averaging 23.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 2.8 three-pointers, and 1.5 steals while shooting 45.7 percent from the field and 87.1 percent from the charity stripe in a healthy season. His addition to the 76ers replaces Tobias Harris, bringing a higher-usage player to the team, though his exact impact on usage alongside Embiid and Maxey is yet to be determined.