Nov 21, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (12) reacts to a victory against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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CLEVELAND — Tristan Thompson got caught cheating, again. But this time on the Cleveland Cavaliers – not Khloé Kardashian
According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Cavaliers forward has been suspended 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug program.
Thompson tested positive for two banned substances. Ibutamoren, which is a growth hormone, and SARM LGD-4033, commonly used by bodybuilders and weightlifters for muscle growth.
He was likely tested Monday after the Cavaliers’ 126-99 road win over the Orlando Magic.
Thompson has averaged just five points and five boards across 15.5 minutes over his last 20 games, so this suspension won’t have much of an impact on the club. Or better yet, anybody on planet earth.
He will begin serving his suspension Wednesday when the Cavs play the first of two games in three days in Milwaukee versus the Bucks.
The suspension will keep him off the court until mid-March. What’s a guy to do with all that unexpected free time? We’ll leave that up to you.
