In his second preseason game with the Philadelphia 76ers, Paul George suffered a hyperextension to his left knee. This injury occurred during Monday’s game, in the second quarter, against the Atlanta Hawks.

Head coach Nick Nurse said, “Everything checks out okay,” which is excellent news, as the season begins October 23rd.

After the game, George said he was “not too concerned” about the injury. However, according to the team, he will get further testing to determine the severity of this injury.

Also, no shocker here, but the 34-year-old will be out for Wednesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets.

According to the team, the Philadelphia 76ers have ruled Joel Embiid out for the remainder of the preseason to continue to follow his left knee management process.

Embiid is “progressing well and will continue to take part in an individual treatment plan designed to best support his health and wellness for the 2024-25 season.”

This is the official statement released by the organization, as they have three more games to play until the regular season. From now until October 18th, that’ll be their preseason. Then Philly will have a five-day rest before their season opener.

The Milwaukee Bucks travel to the Wells Fargo Center to take on Embiid’s team on October 23rd.

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid have agreed to a massive three-year extension.

This extension is set at $193 million and will be added when Embiid declines his upcoming player option for the 2026-27 season.

The 30-year-old will be tied to Philly for the next five years, during which time he’ll be making a little under $300 million. To be precise, roughly $299.5 million.

Embiid will have a player option worth $69.1 million in 2028-29.