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.

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

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Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has been suspended 25 games by the NBA. According to a statement from the league, George's suspension stems from a violation of the NBA/NBPA anti-drug program. In a statement to ESPN's Shams Charania, George explained he mistakenly took an "improper medication."

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