George hasn’t cleared that with the Sixers, but it is the time frame he’s targeting. “I’m just still trying to check off more boxes,” George said.

Just as Tyrese Maxey returned, Paul George was forced to leave Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies and did not return

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 points and Desmond Bane recovered from a dismal performance to post a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the host Memphis Grizzlies to a 117-111 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night.