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

Embiid, who has been out since Jan. 4 with a foot sprain and knee swelling stemming from last year's meniscus surgery, was a partial participant in Monday's practice, the team said.

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.

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Due to a slew of injuries up and down the roster, the Sixers have struggled mightily sitting at 15-26 at the halfway point of the season and on the outside of the play-in tournament. The main additions the Sixers have made in the offseason have all been banged up along with Joel Embiid who has only played 13 out of a possible 41 games thus far.

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It’s a left pinky injury for Paul George, who will not return to tonight’s game. He was flexing the hand prior to being subbed out in the 2nd.Source: Bluesky What’s

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George did not play the second half after suffering an injury to the pinky finger on his left hand. The game also held tiebreaker implications for the Sixers, who trail the Bulls in the standings.

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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.