Why Paul George isn't playing tonight for 76ers with possible injury return news originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Philadelphia 76ers haven't lost yet this season. They don't have Paul George to thank for that, though.

Paul George is not expected to play in the Philadelphia 76ers ' season opener Wednesday against the Boston Celtics and still "has some checkmarks he has to hit" in his return to play following the left arthroscopic knee surgery he underwent in the offseason, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/76ers as Paul George Isn't Ready for 76ers Yet With Hornets in Town. Paul George remains in practice action for the Philadelphia 76ers, but gameplay is still out of the question.

Joel Embiid isn't listed on the injury report and is set to play in the Philadelphia 76ers' season opener vs. the Boston Celtics.

Joel Embiid and Paul George fully participated in 76ers practice under Nick Nurse, a good sign for the upcoming NBA season.

Paul George was on the practice court for the Philadelphia 76ers once again on Monday. The veteran forward seems to be making solid progress ahead of the Sixers