George, 34, has had an underwhelming debut season with the 76ers, averaging 17.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. George is set to miss his 16th game of the season, amid his worst statistical year in about a decade.

George sustained tendon damage to the little finger on his left hand when he jammed it Saturday against Chicago.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has an injury to the extensor tendon on his left pinkie finger, the team announced shortly before Tuesday night's home game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The extent of the injury was detected after George underwent an MRI exam and ultrasound.