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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Portis’ suspension – which is without pay – will begin with Thursday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Fiserv Forum.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. banned for 25 games after testing positive for Tramadol
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Milwaukee's Bobby Portis suspended 25 games for violating NBA's drug policy
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Summary
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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