Bobby’s not a drug user,” Rivers said. “I hate that it just says that you flunked the drug policy. And so when people read that, the first place they go is the

The Milwaukee Bucks were dealt a massive blow for the end of the regular season when it was announced that Bobby Portis would be suspended for 25 games. Portis was suspended for violating the banned substance policy within the NBA. Portis claims that he took an illegal substance unknowingly.

The Bucks will not appeal the drug suspension. They will let Portis take the suspension and welcome him back once he has served his punishment. Bucks coach Doc Rivers revealed why they won't be appealing the suspension, and his reasoning makes sense.

Recent news revealing that Bobby Portis violated the league’s drug policy and has been suspended for 25 games caught the NBA world off guard. To those who might not be aware, Portis is on the Milwaukee Bucks and has established himself as a solid player.

as Bobby Portis began serving his 25-game suspension for a positive test of a banned substance, Tramadol, Thursday night. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers spoke to reporters prior to Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers to offer the first public ...

Doc Rivers did not have Bobby Portis in the Milwaukee Bucks lineup on Thursday against the LA Clippers. The sixth-man extraordinaire for the Bucks began serving a 25-game suspension, the NBA's punishment for failing a drug test. The fan-favorite admitted taking Tramadol, which is an opiate, to reduce pain and inflammation in his elbow.

Eric Nehm: While the Bucks will miss the contributions of Bobby Portis on the floor, Doc Rivers suggested the team might end up missing his leadership even more. Rivers: It’s funny, what the ...

Portis is one of the league's top bench producers, and he adds even more intangibles. Milwaukee will need other players to step up.

as Bobby Portis began serving his 25-game suspension for a positive test of a banned substance, Tramadol, Thursday night. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers spoke to reporters prior to Thursday’s game ...