The last thing the Philadelphia 76ers need is another setback. Through the first nine games of the 2024-2025 NBA season, the Sixers have yet to see their star t

Nick Nurse discusses Paul George's minutes before the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday.

During the Sixers' latest loss -- a 116-106 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers -- head coach Nick Nurse tried every trick in the book, shaking up his rotation in several respects as he looked for a spark. In his third game of the season, Paul George made smarter decisions and took care of the ball, but could not buy a bucket.

Nick Nurse and the Philadelphia 76ers have proven they are willing to slightly take the cap off of Paul George’s minutes restriction if they have a shot at winn

George had been listed as out for the first five games of the season. As the Sixers prepare for the Suns, he has been upgraded to questionable for the 3-game road trip opener. The idea is that he will play on Monday barring any setbacks heading into the contest.

The Sixers headed into the offseason in a vastly different place than the Clippers. Joel Embiid was their only player who was under guaranteed contract for this season. Meanwhile, Tyrese Maxey had a well-below-market $13.0 million cap hold, which wound up being roughly $22 million less than what he’d eventually end up signing for.

A minutes restriction forced George to miss the extra session, as he finished the night with 15 points and nine assists.

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George reacts to his eye injury and sitting out of overtime against the Charlotte Hornets.

Paul George's frustration grew after sitting out overtime due to minutes restrictions, underscoring his commitment to the Sixers despite health precautions.

An overtime victory over the Charlotte Hornets marked Paul George’s first home win as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Although he didn’t play in overtime, PG played a big role in the victory. Nick Nurse said after the 107-105 win that George didn’t play any minutes of overtime because of a minutes restriction.