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Bobby Portis Jr. Suspended 25 Games After Testing Positive for Banned Painkiller

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. has been handed a 25-game suspension by the NBA after testing positive for Tramadol, a banned opioid pain reliever. The league announced the suspension on Thursday, citing a violation of its anti-drug policy. Tramadol is typically used for severe pain management when other medications prove ineffective. This ruling sidelines Portis for a significant portion of the regular season, impacting the Bucks as th…
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Bobby Portis Jr. Suspended 25 Games After Testing Positive for Banned Painkiller

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. has been handed a 25-game suspension by the NBA after testing positive for Tramadol, a banned opioid pain reliever. The league announced the suspension on Thursday, citing a violation of its anti-drug policy. Tramadol is typically used for severe pain management when other medications prove ineffective. This ruling sidelines Portis for a significant portion of the regular season, impacting the Bucks as th…

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Milwaukee Bucks: Bobby Portis' 25-Game Suspension Questioned By Emergency Doctor, Says Suspension Is Too Much For 'Mild' Substance

Milwaukee Bucks community was shocked by the news that Bobby Portis has been suspended 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. Apr 1, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis (9) reacts after he was charged with a foul in the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Portis, head coach Doc Rivers, general manager Jon Horst, and the rest of front…

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