Paul George is expected to make his season debut for the 76ers on Monday night against the Clippers

After missing all of training camp and the first dozen games of the season following offseason knee surgery, Paul George is expected to return to the court Monday night when the 76ers host the Clippers.

George is officially listed as questionable, however, he is expected to appear in court, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. George has been practicing on the field for a month and has reportedly looked good in his post-practice work, but the 76ers have been cautious with the 35-year-old’s return.

George played 41 games in his first season with Philadelphia, largely due to a knee issue, which is why he underwent arthroscopic surgery last summer. Last season, the six-time All-NBA player averaged 16.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game when he played. However, the season before, in Los Angeles, he was an All-Star, averaging 22.6 points per game and shooting 41.3 percent from 3-point range.

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While George is set to return, the 76ers list Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Adem Bona as out. The Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard, Bradley Beal (out for the season) and Derrick Jones Jr. against the 76ers.