Kyshawn George Cleared to Return Friday from Hip Flexor Strain

Washington Wizards guard Kyshawn George is officially off the injury report and is set to return for Friday's game against the Pelicans. He will wrap up a seven-game absence caused by a left hip flexor strain. His return is expected to move Tre Johnson back to the bench. In his last 12 outings, George averaged 13.1 points, 5.3 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 0.8 blocks in 32.2 minutes per game.