Wilson Chandler has been handed a 25-game suspension following a drug test which returned positive for a banned performance-enhancing drug. The substance in question is ipamorelin, characterized as a steroid under league rules. Chandler has since claimed his use of the substance was part of a subscribed treatment plan.
Brooklyn Nets forward Wilson Chandler is facing a 25 game suspension for testing positive for PED use, league sources tell ESPN. The NBA is expected to make an announcement later today.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 29, 2019
Wilson Chandler:
During my injury rehab process, before I signed with the Nets, I was prescribed a treatment that included small doses of a substance recently added to the NBA’s prohibited substance list. I did not realize this substance was banned, and neither did the doctor…— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 29, 2019
This substance has been on the NBA’s banned list since the 2016-2017 season. https://t.co/qpRAwDCJWl
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 29, 2019
The 25-game suspension will cost Wilson Chandler $23,316 per game and a total of $582,898. The Brooklyn forward will start the regular season on the active list and moved to the suspension list after the 5th game (Nov. 1 vs. Houston) of the regular… https://t.co/qkVF8C3dDK
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) August 29, 2019
Chandler signed with the Brooklyn Nets in a move that was overshadowed by the superstar signings of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant for Brooklyn during the offseason. Chandler began last season with the Philadelphia 76ers, finding himself on the Los Angeles Clippers following the trade which featured Tobias Harris moving to the Sixers.
