Paul George (knee) won't be ready for start of playoffs

Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Paul George will miss the beginning of the first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, The Athletic reported.

George is recovering from a knee injury sustained late last month.

The Clippers, who finished as the No. 5 seed in the West, open on the road Sunday against the Suns.

George, 32, continues to recover -- and is making progress -- from the sprained knee he suffered in the fo