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Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson was suspended 25 games without pay by the NBA on Tuesday for violating the league's anti-drug policy. According to the league, the 32-year-old Thompson tested positive for ibutamoren, a growth hormone, and SARM LGD-4033, commonly used by body builders and weight lifters for muscle enhancement. Thompson will begin serving his suspension Wednesday when the Cavs, who have won eight straight games, play the first of two in three days at Milwaukee. ....
The fifth-year senior from Thornton, Colorado, averaged 32.0 points and six rebounds in wins over Florida and Alabama. Knecht had 39 points and eight rebounds in an 85-66 win over Florida on Tuesday after scoring 36 against Georgia the week before to become the first SEC player since Shaquille O’Neal in 1991 to have consecutive 35-point games. ....