Tristan Thompson Suspended For 25 Games Without Pay After Testing Positive For Performance Enhancing Drugs

Tristan Thompson Suspended For 25 Games Without Pay After Testing Positive For Performance Enhancing Drugs

Trifling Tristan is adding to his resumé of dirty deeds chile. Tristan Thompson has been suspended for 25 games without pay after he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs.

According to the NBA, Tristan violated the League’s anti-drug policy by testing positive for ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033.

Ibutamoren, also known as MK-677, is an anabolic that increases lean body mass. SARM LGD-4033 is also known as Ligandrol, increases muscle mass, reduces body fat, improves strength & endurance as well as reduces inflammation.

 

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The suspension will start immediately. He will not return until the 23-24 season is almost done! Chile… I hope Tristan was saving his money! He has a lot of mouths to feed!

On November 30, 2020, Thompson signed a two-year, $19 million contract with the Boston Celtics. On August 7, 2021, Thompson was traded to the Sacramento Kings in a three-team trade involving the Atlanta Hawks.

On February 8, 2022, Thompson, Tyrese Haliburton, and Buddy Hield were traded to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Justin Holiday, Jeremy Lamb, Domantas Sabonis, and a 2023 second-round pick. On February 16, Thompson recorded a season-high 17 points along with 6 rebounds and a block in a win over the Washington Wizards. On February 17, after playing four games, the Pacers reached a mutual contract buyout agreement with Thompson.

On February 19, 2022, Thompson signed with the Chicago Bulls. On April 9, 2023, Thompson signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. On September 12, 2023, Thompson signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a one-year contract.