In a positive update, the 76ers announced Tuesday that Paul George avoided structural damage when he hyperextended his knee during a preseason game on Monday.

The team announced on Tuesday evening that George has officially been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee. There is also no structural damage to the knee and he will be reevaluated in approximately one week.

ShamsCharania with the latest on Paul George’s bone bruise injury and his status for the 76ers’ season opener against the Bucks: “There is a level of uncertainty