Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George is expected to make his season debut with the Phoenix Suns on Monday, barring any setbacks, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

George, a nine-time NBA All-Star, has been sidelined since suffering a bone bruise in his left knee on Oct. 14 when his knee gave out on a defensive play in the second quarter of a preseason game at the Atlanta Hawks. Tests revealed no structural damage.

George, 34, took part in a 5-on-5 bout on Friday and completed training in Phoenix on Sunday. The team officially listed him as questionable for Monday.

The 76ers begin a three-game Western swing in Phoenix before visiting the Clippers on Wednesday in George's return to Los Angeles, where he played five seasons before signing a four-year, $212 million contract with Philadelphia as a free agent in the summer signed.

Philadelphia's journey ends Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers.

The 76ers, who are also without former league MVP Joel Embiid after suffering a left knee injury, are 1-4 this season. According to the team, Embiid will be sidelined on Monday.

The NBA is investigating a physical altercation between Embiid and a local columnist in the locker room after Saturday night's game in Philadelphia, a league spokesman said. Embiid expressed his displeasure and pushed the columnist in front of team staff and players.