76ers’ Paul George banned 25 games for violating anti-drug policy

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has been suspended without pay for 25 games by the NBA on Saturday morning for violating the terms of the league's anti-drug program.

George's suspension will begin on Saturday night when the 76ers host the New Orleans Pelicans. He is eligible to return to action on March 25.

"Over the past few years, I've discussed the importance of mental health, and in the course of recently seeking treatment for an issue of my own, I made the mistake of taking...