The NBA suspended Cleveland Cavaliers star power forward Tristan Thompson on Tuesday for violating the league’s drug policies, after Thompson tested positive for Ibutamoren and SARM LGD 4033, two banned substances that target muscle atrophy.

<div class="image-embed__placeholder"><img src="https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/65aff8c37ffc3a5406cd60c1/Boston-Celtics-v-Cleveland-Cavaliers---Game-Four/960x0.jpg?cropX1=0&amp;cropX2=3473&amp;cropY1=139&amp;cropY2=2093" alt="Boston Celtics v Cleveland Cavaliers - Game Four" width="100%" height="auto"></div><figcaption><fbs-accordion><p class="color-body light-text">Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson will be suspended for 25 games without pay. </p></fbs-accordion><small>Getty Images</small></figcaption>

 <div class="key-facts-element"> <p>Thompson, a 15-year veteran in the league, faces a 25-game suspension without pay beginning with the Cavaliers’ game Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, the league announced.</p>  </div> <div class="key-facts-element"> <p><em>This is a developing story and will be updated.</em></p>  </div>


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Cavaliers’ Tristan Thompson Suspended 25 Games For Violating NBA Drug Policy

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