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NBA suspends Paul George for 25 games over anti-drug violation
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The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George for 25 games for violating the league's anti-drug policy, effective immediately. George attributed the infraction to taking improper medication while addressing a mental health issue and expressed full responsibility in a statement. The suspension will sideline the nine-time All-Star until late March, testing the 76ers' playoff push.
L'NBA ha sospeso l'ala dei Philadelphia 76ers Paul George per 25 partite sabato per aver violato la politica antidroga della lega, una settimana prima della trade deadline. George, che ha assunto la responsabilità in una dichiarazione citando un trattamento per la salute mentale, salterà le partite a partire da quella contro New Orleans e tornerà il 25 marzo. La sospensione interrompe lo slancio della squadra, sesta nella Eastern Conference.
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