NBA News Roundup, Saturday, September 28th: Update on Paul George's return from injury, Kyrie Irving expresses regret over his time with the Celtics and more

Paul George is set to miss the opening weeks of the 2019-20 season
Paul George is set to miss the opening weeks of the 2019-20 season

Paul George should return to the court by November

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Following the All-Star break, Paul George struggled with pain in his shoulder, and the 29-year-old underwent surgery following Oklahoma City's playoff elimination to the Portland Trail Blazers. George's return date has been heavily speculated, although The Athletic is reporting that the All-Star is set to return by November:

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George underwent rotator cuff surgery to repair a partially torn tendon in his right shoulder and then had surgery on his left shoulder to repair a tear in his labrum a few weeks later. He is expected to be back sometime between late October and late November.

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After two seasons with the Thunder, George was traded to the Clippers in a blockbuster deal earlier this summer. He will team up in Los Angeles with Kawhi Leonard - who has also endured his fair share of injury issues.

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