NBA hands down 25-game ban to 76ers' Paul George for violating anti-drug policy
Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended 25 games for violating the terms of the NBA's anti-drug program, the league announced Saturday.
www.cnn.comHere’s the latest I can confirm:
- Paul George was suspended 25 games by the NBA for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. The league announced the suspension on January 31, 2026, with the news widely reported across outlets.[1][4]
- George said in a statement that he took an “improper medication” while undergoing treatment for a mental health issue and takes responsibility for his actions.[2][1]
- The suspension began immediately, and he was eligible to return in late March 2026; reports indicated the earliest return date around March 25, 2026, leaving a portion of the season remaining.[3][7][2]
If you’d like, I can pull in more details from each outlet or provide a brief timeline of the events and return date.
Citations:
- NBA suspension announcement and details:[4][1]
- George’s stated rationale and apology:[1][2]
- Return-date and season context:[7][2][3]