Paul George handed 25-game ban as NBA enforces anti-drug policy
The NBA suspended Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George for 25 games under the league's Anti-Drug Program in a first-violation case; the specific substance was not disclosed. He will miss 25 games, forfeiting roughly $11.7 million of his $51.7 million salary and can return March 25, with the 76ers having 10 games left in the regular season. George has averaged 16 points in 27 games this season.