Bobby Portis of the Milwaukee Bucks has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug program after testing positive for the painkiller Tramadol. His agent stated that Portis mistakenly took Tramadol, believing it to be Toradol. The Bucks, currently fifth in the Eastern Conference, now face challenges without their key reserve player, and will need to rely on other players like Brook Lopez and Kyle Kuzma. The suspension is a significant setback for the team's playoff aspirations, and will allow Brooklyn to benefit if Milwaukee performs poorly during this period.
I am devastated for Bobby right now because he made an honest mistake and the ramifications of it are incredibly significant. Bobby unintentionally took a pain medication called Tramadol, thinking he was taking a pain medication called Toradol.
Portis is one of the top reserves in the league at any position, and his suspension is the latest blow to an already thin rotation, although Milwaukee will be allowed to sign a replacement player.
Milwaukee was in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings, just 4.5 games removed from the Play-In Tournament. His suspension cannot be appealed, and he will serve it without pay.
The worse Milwaukee plays without Portis, the higher Brooklyn's projected first-round pick in 2025 will be. If the Bucks decline down the stretch, Brooklyn will benefit the most.
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