NBA suspends Tristan Thompson 25 games for violating Anti-Drug Program
Goforitradio Staff
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This afternoon, the NBA announced that they had suspended Cavaliers F/C Tristan Thompson for 25 games without pay for violating the terms of the NBA/NBAPA Anti-Drug Program after he tested positive for ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033, which are both banned by the league.
Later that day, the Cavaliers issued a statement regarding Thompson’s suspension:
“The Cleveland Cavaliers fully support the NBA/NBAPA Anti-Drug Program, and we are disappointed in the recent news surrounding Tristan Thompson,” the team said. “His time away from game action will have an impact on our team. We stand behind Tristan and offer our support throughout this suspension period.”
According to the team, Thompson will be able to practice, travel, and be present at the team facility, and on gamedays (home and road), he will be allowed to be at the arena up until two hours before the start of the game.
The 12-year veteran, who spent the first nine years of his career with the Cavs, re-signed with the team in the offseason. This season, the 32-year-old averages 3.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per contest.
Cleveland is red-hot right now and is on an eight-game winning streak; they travel to Milwaukee to battle the Bucks on Wednesday night.
