Paul George is no longer carrying an injury designation ahead of Boston's season opener. The Celtics will have him available for the tip-off against Philadelphia.
What happened
Paul George was cleared as of 7:49 PM ET on Saturday, October 10, removing the Day-To-Day tag he had carried since Thursday, October 8, when he was listed with a rest-related issue. No further detail or comment accompanied either entry on the injury report. The clearance came the same evening the Celtics host the 76ers at 8:00 PM ET on NBA TV, meaning George enters that game without a designation next to his name.
What it means for the Celtics
Boston opens its 2026-27 season at 0-0 against Philadelphia, and George's clearance means the forward is available from the jump. Last season he averaged 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 30.7 minutes across 37 games, and a healthy opener gives the Celtics that scoring and playmaking alongside a rotation that leaned on Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard for heavy minutes last year. There is no record with or without him yet since the season has not started.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether George's status holds through the opener and into the following games. No expected-return timeline applies since he has already been cleared rather than ruled out. Teammate Devin Carter remains Day-To-Day with a rest-related issue on the same report, which is worth tracking as Boston's schedule gets underway.
Is Paul George playing vs 76ers?
Yes. He was cleared as of 7:49 PM ET on Saturday, October 10, ahead of Boston's 8:00 PM ET tip-off against Philadelphia on NBA TV.
When will Paul George be back?
He is already cleared. He had been listed Day-To-Day for a rest-related issue since Thursday, October 8, but carries no designation now.