Deandre Ayton suspended 25 games for violating NBA Drug Policy

October 24, 2019October 24, 2019 Brandon King

The NBA announced that Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton will be suspended for 25 games due to a violation of the league’s anti-drug policy.

NBA announces Ayton suspension pic.twitter.com/UW2Wwecr5t

— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) October 25, 2019

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that he popped positive for a diuretic.

Suns center Deandre Ayton is facing a 25-game suspension for violating NBA’s Anti-Drug policy with a positive test for a diuretic, league sources tell ESPN. The NBA informed Ayton and Suns of looming suspension tonight.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 25, 2019

Ayton had 18 points, 11 rebounds to go along with four blocks in the Suns’ 124-95 season-opening win Wednesday over the Kings of Sacramento.

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