Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George had been sidelined for seven games due to a hamstring injury but it appears he is set to make his return on Dec. 5 against the Hornets.
George suffered the hamstring injury on Nov. 19 and was considered "day-to-day" per head coach Ty Lue, but he ended up missing more time than expected.
Prior to this injury, George had played in all but one of the Clippers' games this season. Here's everything we know about his potential return to the court.
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What is Paul George's injury?
George suffered the hamstring injury in the Clippers' win over the Spurs on Nov. 19 and while it's unclear when the injury occurred, George did not return to the court after halftime.
He was said to be day-to-day after the game, but the All-Star forward ended up missing seven games as a result of the injury.
How long will Paul George be out?
According to The Charlotte Observer's Rod Boone, head coach Lue said both George (hamstring) and Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will be available for Monday, Dec. 5's contest against the Hornets.
Clippers coach Ty Lue said eveyone except Norman Powell is available tonight vs the #Hornets. Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Luke Kennard were all questionable, but they are good to go. Lue said they will all have
— Rod Boone (@rodboone) December 5, 2022
Through 16 games, George is averaging 23.6 points, six rebounds, and 4.3 assists on 45.8 percent shooting and 37.2 percent from the 3-point line.
Clippers upcoming schedule 2022-23
Here are Los Angeles' next 10 games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 5 | at Hornets | 7 p.m. |
| Dec. 7 | at Magic | 7 p.m. |
| Dec. 8 | at Heat | 7:30 p.m. |
| Dec. 10 | at Wizards | 7 p.m. |
| Dec. 12 | vs. Celtics | 10:30 p.m. |
| Dec. 14 | vs. Timberwolves | 10 p.m. |
| Dec. 15 | vs. Suns | 10:30 p.m. |
| Dec. 17 | vs. Wizards | 4 p.m. |
| Dec. 21 | vs. Hornets | 10:30 p.m. |
| Dec. 23 | at 76ers | 7 p.m. |
