Cleveland Cavaliers veteran center Tristan Thompson was suspended by the NBA for 25 games without pay for violating the league’s anti-drug program. 

Thompson, 32, tested positive for two substances, “ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033,” according to an NBA press release.

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The NBA champion’s suspension will begin with Cleveland’s road game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.

Thompson, who’s in his 12th NBA season, is averaging 3.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game this season.

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NBA suspends Cavaliers’ Tristan Thompson 25 games for testing positive for banned substances

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