Milwaukee Bucks ahead Bobby Portis Jr has been suspended for 25 video games with out pay by the NBA for failing a medicine take a look at.
The NBA confirmed the 30-year-old has examined optimistic for the painkiller Tramadol, which is a banned substance.
Portis Jr’s suspension begins when the Bucks host fellow play-off hopefuls the LA Clippers on Thursday at 20:00 native time.
He will probably be unavailable till 8 April, when the Bucks face Minnesota Timberwolves within the 79th match of their 82-game common season.
“I used to be coping with an elbow harm and utilizing an NBA-approved remedy for ache and irritation,” stated Portis Jr.
“Throughout that point, I made an trustworthy mistake and took a pain-reducing anti-inflammatory tablet that isn’t authorized. I really feel horrible and recognise that I am answerable for what I put in my physique.
“From the underside of my coronary heart, I need to apologize to the Bucks organisation, my team-mates, coaches, household, and followers.”
