Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers says Paul George will do non-contact drills throughout training camp, according to ClutchPoints' Tomer Azarly.
It's still unclear when George will start doing full-contact work. The six-time All-Star underwent surgery to his right rotator cuff and left labrum after the 2019 playoffs ended.
George is expected to be back sometime between late October and late November for the Clippers.
On the #Clippers' injury front, Doc Rivers says he hasn't given any thought to Kawhi Leonard playing in preseason. Says he participated in all of practice today & was great. Doc adds that Paul George is still doing 5-on-0, and doesn't think he'll take any contact throughout camp.
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) October 9, 2019
The Clippers will be cautious with Paul George since there are 82 games in the regular season. It’s not that big of a deal if George misses a few games here and there.
George averaged 28.0 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists last season while shooting 43.8 percent from the field, 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 83.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Clippers acquired George from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a blockbuster trade this offseason.
The Clippers sent the Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, veteran forward Danilo Gallinari and five first-round picks for George, who is one of the best two-way players in the NBA.
For the first time in franchise history, the Clippers are legitimate title contenders with George and Kawhi Leonard in the mix. Leonard will carry the load on offense until George is ready to play again, although the two-time Finals MVP will get a lot of help from Lou Williams, Patrick Beverley and Montrezl Harrell.
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