On Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers are set to wrap up their preseason as they welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves into the recently renamed Xfinity Mobile A

Paul George is not expected to play in the Philadelphia 76ers ' season opener Wednesday against the Boston Celtics and still "has some checkmarks he has to hit" in his return to play following the left arthroscopic knee surgery he underwent in the offseason, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

George underwent arthroscopic surgery in mid-July after sustaining a knee injury in an offseason workout. The star forward has since returned to practice and has participated in some 5-on-5 work, though 76ers head coach Nick Nurse recently provided an alarming update on his status for opening night.

Sixers head coach Nick Nurse seemed skeptical that Paul George would play on opening night. The latest reporting indicates it is unlikely.