The Philadelphia 76ers found a way to stay afloat while Paul George was sidelined for 25 games due to violating the league's anti-drug policy. The Sixers went 13-12 over the span despite not having Joel Embiid for big stretches and Tyrese Maxey recently going down with a finger tendon strain.

Paul George apologized Tuesday to the city of Philadelphia, his family, his teammates, the organization and, more generally, to “everybody that was affected” by the 25-game suspension he served without pay for violating the NBA’s anti-drug program.

That suspension is officially over, and the Sixers’ small forward is eligible to play Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls. George didn’t specify which substance he took,

Paul George issued an apology to the 76ers, his teammates, the city and his family for his PED suspension ahead of his return on Wednesday.

He knows that while Embiid and Maxey continue to convalesce, he’ll need to take a bigger role, and he’s physically ready for that.

Paul George will speak to the media Tuesday afternoon before he returns from his suspension Wednesday against the Bulls at XFinity Mobile Arena.