76ers' Paul George Banned 25 Games for Anti-Drug Policy Violation

Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended without pay for 25 games by the NBA, effective Saturday, January 31, 2026, due to a violation of the league's Anti-Drug program. The suspension will keep the veteran forward off the court until late March. In his absence, Dominick Barlow is expected to be the top candidate to enter the 76ers' starting lineup, with Kelly Oubre also taking on an expanded role for Philadelphia.