The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George 25 games for violating terms of the league's anti-drug policy, it announced Saturday. The first game of George's suspension will be Saturday's contest with the New Orleans Pelicans. George, 35, said in a statement to ESPN he mistakenly took "improper medication" to combat mental health.

The NBA has handed down a significant suspension to Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George, with details surrounding the decision raising serious concerns about player conduct and league policy. The punishment represents one of the longest suspensions issued this season and immediately alters the outlook for both George and the 76ers.

Shaquille O'Neal was rather critical of Paul George following the announcement of his 25-game suspension due to breaking the NBA's anti-drug policy.

Charles Barkley isn't buying Paul George's "fishy" suspension explanation. The Philadelphia 76ers star was suspended for 25 games by the NBA on Saturday. George was suspended for taking a banned substance.

Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.

Tyrese Maxey reached out to teammates Jared McCain, Trendon Watford, and Justin Edwards Saturday afternoon with a simple message. “Listen,” the 76ers’ All-Star point guard told them, “y’all got to be ready.

Just as everything seemed to be falling into place for the Philadelphia 76ers, they were blindsided by news of Paul George being suspended for 25 games. The suspension stems from an alleged violation of the NBA’s anti-drug policy,