Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Nick Calathes has been suspended 20 games by the NBA for violating the leagues drug policy.
Memphis guard Nick Calathes will be suspended 20 games for violation of NBA's Anti-Drug policy, source tells Yahoo. Supension starts now.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) April 18, 2014
The NBA is expected to announce the Calathes suspension tonight or Saturday, sources tell Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) April 18, 2014
Calathes tested positive for Tamoxifen, which he was part of an over-the-counter athletic supplement he had used, source tells Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) April 18, 2014
Calathes averaged 4.9 points, 2.9 assist and 1 rebound per game this season. The shooting guard has been an important part of Grizzlies backcourt rotation