"Tristan Thompson Suspended 25 Games by NBA for Violating Anti-Drug Program"
Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers has been suspended for 25 games without pay by the NBA for violating the league's anti-drug program after testing positive for two banned substances, Ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033. This is his first suspension, and he will lose $726,465. The 32-year-old is averaging 3.8 points and 3.9 rebounds in 36 games for Cleveland this season. The NBA has stopped testing players for marijuana but continues to test for human growth hormone and performance-enhancers. Thompson's suspension begins with Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
