This week, the NBA revealed that Cleveland Cavaliers player Tristan Thompson would be suspended after he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs)—specifically ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033—as this directly violates the terms of the NBA’s Anti-Drug Program. However, this is not the 32-year-old basketball player’s first time in the spotlight for—let’s go with “not so flattering”—reasons. …
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Tristan Thompson Has Been Suspended By The NBA For Violating The League’s Anti-Drug Policy
He tested positive for two types of steroids, including one that is commonly used for muscle enhancement. View Entire Post › Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/ellendurney/tristan-thompson-suspended-by-nba-violating-anit-drug-policy
NBA Power Rankings Week 12: The Utah Jazz Are In A Groove
Getty Image/Merle Cooper The Utah Jazz looked like they might be in contention for a high lottery pick in this summer’s NBA Draft when they got off to a 7-16 start this season. Front office sharks were circling the Jazz, hoping to pick off useful veterans at the trade deadline, and there were even rumblings …
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The NBA Fined Mike Brown $50,000 For Losing It On An Official And His Postgame Rant
NBC Sports California Mike Brown had an eventful Sunday night as the Kings suffered a gutting loss to the Bucks in overtime. In the fourth quarter, Brown went ballistic after a no-call where he felt De’Aaron Fox got fouled, running up to the official and needing to be pulled away by two of his players …
The ‘Inside The NBA’ Crew Learned How To Milk A Cow
TNT Few things on television have the potential to get more silly than the last, like, 10 minutes of Inside the NBA. By that point, everyone on set is just kind of done for the day because it’s nearly 1:30 in the morning, so the producers can schedule something pretty funny and get an extremely …
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NBA Power Rankings Week 11: The New-Look Knicks Are Putting The Clamps On Everyone
Getty Image/Merle Cooper The New York Knicks are the owners of the longest active winning streak in the NBA at five games, which just so happens to be the same number of games since they brought in OG Anunoby in a trade. The Knicks gave up some offensive pop in the backcourt in the form …
Report: The 2024 NBA Draft Will Take Place Over Two Days
Getty Image One rumored change to the NBA calendar has been to hold the NBA Draft over a few days. Apparently, we’re getting closer and closer to that happening, as Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that the league is making preparations for the 2024 Draft to be broken into two nights, so long as it …
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The NBA Reinstated Draymond Green After A 12-Game Suspension
Getty Image Draymond Green has not appeared in a basketball game for the Golden State Warriors since mid-December after an incident against the Phoenix Suns that led to an indefinite suspension. While it was not clear just how much time Green would end up missing, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the future Hall …
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Why Did NBA Star Ricky Rubio Retire? Decision Explained
Ricky Rubio of the Cleveland Cavaliers announced he is retiring from professional basketball. Read on for the brave reason he shared for the decision. Source: Getty Images Professional basketball player Ricky Rubio is ending his basketball career. The Cleveland Cavaliers point guard courageously took to social media to share with fans why he decided to …
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Giannis Antetokounmpo And LeBron James Lead The First Round Of NBA All-Star Fan Voting
Getty Image With just six weeks until the All-Star Game, voting for the starting lineups in the East and West is well underway for fans, and this year figures to feature some incredibly tough decisions for filling out the 12-man rosters in both conferences. There are a ton of deserving players, with a number of …
Ricky Rubio Announced His Retirement From The NBA As He Continues Working On His Mental Health
Getty Image Ricky Rubio’s 12-year NBA career has officially come to an end. The Spanish guard was originally drafted fifth by the Timberwolves in 2009, joining the team in 2011 after two years with Barcelona, before spending more than a decade stateside with Minnesota, Utah, Phoenix, and Cleveland. Rubio averaged 10.8 points and 7.4 assists …
Predicting The 2024 NBA All-Stars And Snubs
Getty Image/Merle Cooper As the calendar turns to 2024 we find ourselves just six weeks away from the All-Star Game in Indianapolis, and there is a crowded race for the East and West squads this year, meaning we are likely going to see plenty of fan bases upset by snubs. With just 24 total roster …
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