Bobby Portis Jr. Suspended for 25 Games After Positive Drug Test

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. receives a 25-game suspension after testing positive for Tramadol, violating the NBA's anti-drug policy.

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Bobby Portis Jr. of the Milwaukee Bucks has been suspended for 25 games after testing positive for the painkiller Tramadol, considered a violation of the NBA's anti-drug policy. He claimed the substance was taken unintentionally while dealing with an elbow injury, mistaking it for an approved medication. The suspension begins with the Bucks' game against the Los Angeles Clippers, which will keep him out until April 8. Portis expressed remorse and emphasized that he takes responsibility for the mistake. The Bucks' management has voiced their support for Portis, highlighting his importance to the team.

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: Bobby Portis Jr. was suspended for testing positive for Tramadol, a painkiller recently added to the NBA's banned substance list. It is not approved for use by NBA players.
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: Bobby Portis Jr. took Tramadol unintentionally, believing it was Toradol, an approved medication he had used before. The mistake occurred due to the similarity in names and purposes of the two drugs.
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: The suspension will significantly impact the Bucks, as Portis is a key player off the bench. The team has a poorer record when he doesn't play, and his absence comes at a critical time in the season.
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: Bobby Portis Jr. will be eligible to return on April 8, with four games left in the regular season.
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