Sad news: The Boston Celtics have just announced one of their best players suspensions due to domestic violence
The NBA has suspended big man Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers for 25 games without pay for breaking the league’s anti-drug policy. The former Celtics forward tested positive for SARM LGD-4033 and ibutamoren, the NBA said.
Thompson, 32, will immediately start serving out his suspension.
The former fourth-overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft is currently in his second stint with the Cavaliers. He averaged 3.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game over 37 appearances during the 2023–24 season while playing in a bench role.
In 2020–21, Thompson was a member of the Boston Celtics, participating in 54 games. With the Celtics, he averaged 23.8 minutes, 7.6 points, and 8.1 rebounds per game. However, he was sidelined for nearly a month due to a positive COVID-19 test.
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In November 2020, Thompson inked a two-year, $18 million contract with the Boston Celtics. However, his tenure with the team was short-lived, as in August 2021, the team traded Thompson to the Kings in a three-team trade.
In the end, Brad Stevens’ acquisition of Al Horford from the Thunder in June 2021 rendered Thompson expendable, and Boston had to clear its frontcourt that offseason. Robert Williams’ improved play further cemented Thompson’s disposable status.
