Nine-time NBA All-Star Paul George signed a four year, $212 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. The deal came after five seasons with the LA Clippers, as George and his hometown team were unable to come close on an agreement.

Caleb Martin joined 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George on the list of injured players. He's out with back soreness vs. the Rockets.

Starting the week with a fresh batch of thoughts on the 3-13 Sixers, from the injury statuses of Joel Embiid and Paul George to another player fighting through pain and Jared McCain's learning curve.