While he was unable to play in the game due to injury, and obviously not his first time back in Indiana, it was peculiar that the Pacers didn’t at least acknowledge their former star.

Embiid, Guerschon Yabusele (knee) and KJ Martin (foot stress reaction) were partial participants. Yabusele missed two games after knee-to-knee contact Jan. 15 against the Knicks but has played the last three, including both halves of the Cleveland-Chicago back-to-back. He was listed as probable.

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George will not return in the matchup with the Chicago Bulls due to a finger issue.

Paul George and Guerschon Yabusele are both OUT tonight at Indiana. Andre Drummond will play.Source: Bluesky What’s the buzz on Twitter? Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin Nick Nurse on if he

Joel Embiid was a partial participant in practice for the 76ers on Monday, as a team with a rare burst of wind in its sails approaches a season-long homestand.

Paul George suffered a pinky injury during the 76ers’ game against the Bulls and will not return, as per Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports. Obviously it’s too early to speculate on the severity of George’s injury and any time that he may miss, if any at all, but it’s certainly another gut punch in what’s been a tough season.

George, averaging his lowest points per game total (17.2) since 2014, said he was “bored” playing center to help fill the gap left by Joel Embiid’s latest injury woe.

Paul George addresses what the trade deadline might look like for the Philadelphia 76ers as they move forward.

Paul George expressed to Ky some dismay over the fact that he hasn't been honored as some other players have on returns to Indy. Per a league source, the Pacers' front office sees his concerns and intends to reach out to him - 8:39 PM From Nick Nurse's pregame availability: On Paul George's injury,

Spotrac: Joel Embiid is missing his 400th game for the #76ers tonight. He’s been active for 446 games in 10 1/2 seasons, bringing home almost $266M over that span.Source: Bluesky

The 2024-25 Indiana Pacers finally seem to be in a good place this year. Following a 10-15 season start, Indiana has gone 14-4 in its intervening 18 contests,