Guard Tyreke Evans has been banned from the NBA for a violation of the league’s anti-drug program.
Evans, who spent last season with the Indiana Pacers, has been “dismissed and disqualified” from the league over a violation of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program. Under the terms of the policy, Evans tested positive for a “drug of abuse,” and can apply for reinstatement in two years.
Pacers free agent Tyreke Evans has been dismissed and disqualified from the league for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 17, 2019
Evans is eligible to apply for reinstatement to the NBA in two years. As per NBA anti-drug policy, this discipline is for drug of abuse. https://t.co/RM5Z0kbbls
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 17, 2019
The 29-year-old played in 69 games for the Pacers last season, mostly as a reserve. He averaged 10.2 points in just over 20 minutes per game, and was set to become a free agent this summer.
It is unclear what Evans was banned for, but such a violation would have to be an intensely serious one. The only precedents in recent years would be Chris Andersen and O.J. Mayo, who were both hit with the same punishment. Andersen was eventually reinstated.
