Bucks' Bobby Portis Suspended 25 Games for Drug Policy Violation

Portis tested positive for Tramadol, a banned substance, in what his agent describes as an unintentional mistake involving pain medication.

The NBA announced a 25-game suspension for Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis after he tested positive for Tramadol, a prohibited painkiller.
Portis and his agent, Mark Bartelstein, stated that he mistakenly took Tramadol, believing it was Toradol, an NBA-approved pain medication for inflammation and pain relief.
The suspension will cost Portis $2.85 million in salary and sidelines him until April 8, leaving him eligible to return for only four regular-season games.
Portis, who has been a key contributor for the Bucks, averaging 13.7 points and 8.3 rebounds this season, apologized to the team, fans, and his family for the error.
The Bucks' general manager, Jon Horst, expressed support for Portis, emphasizing his importance to the team and the Milwaukee community while accepting the NBA's decision.