Paul George comments on Sixers usage
The gist
Celtics forward Paul George scored 36 points as Boston beat his former team, the 76ers, 123-101.
George says more usage in Boston suits him better than his injury-hit Philadelphia stint.
How it unfolded
- Jul 1, 2026The 76ers traded Paul George, offloading his $54 million salary for next season and his $56.5 million player option for 2027-28, in the deal that brought Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia.
- Jul 2, 2026The Jaylen Brown trade sent George to Boston, where Philadelphia's expectation was that its third star could be a high-usage, high-minute player.
- Nov 10, 2026Entering the game, George was averaging 20.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.3 steals while shooting 42.5% from three through 10 games with Boston.
Key terms
- All-Star
- A player selected to play in the NBA's annual All-Star Game, which showcases the league's star players.
- player option
- A contract clause letting a team decide whether to extend a player's contract for an additional period.
Source: Wikipedia