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Tyreke Evans reinstated by the NBA after a nearly three-year ban – The Henry Club

February 15, 2022
Bharat Times

Evans was declared “sacked and unfit”. nba On May 17, 2019, for “testing positive for a prohibited substance under the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program”, the NBA said in its statement.

The 32-year-old is now an unrestricted free agent and can hold instant contact talks with any team and sign a contract, starting at noon ET on Friday.

Evans last played for the Indiana Pacers in 2019.

He has posted videos on his Instagram account of being in basketball shape while off the court.

On Monday, he posted a video with the caption: “I’m back in that mode.”

The guard had a productive start to his career after being drafted No. 4 overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2009.

He was named Rookie of the Year in 2010 becoming Oscar Robertson, along with Michael Jordan and LeBron James, is the fourth player in NBA history to average 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists per game in his rookie season.

He had spells with the New Orleans Pelicans, a return to Sacramento and his season with the Memphis Grizzlies prior to his suspension with the Pacers.

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In his 594 games in the league, he averaged 15.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.8 assists.

According to the NBA and NBPA Anti-Drug ProgramPlayers can be banned from the league for at least two years for testing positive for what is defined as “drugs of abuse”.

Players who test positive for performance-enhancing substances are suspended for 25 games (for the first violation) and 55 games (for the second violation), and at least two years from the league (for the third violation). for) is banned.