Many basketball fans are curious to learn more about Tramadol after NBA player Bobby Portis of the Milwaukee Bucks was suspended for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. On Thursday, it was reported by ESPN that Portis tested positive for tramadol, a type of opioid commonly used as a pain reliever. According to Mark Bartelstein, Portis’s representative, this was an unintentional mistake; he accidentally took Tramadol instead of the similar-sounding medication Toradol. Here’s an explanation of what Tramadol is and why it’s considered a banned substance in the NBA:
Tramadol is a prescription opioid painkiller that belongs to a class of drugs known as opioids, which are used to treat moderate to severe pain. It works by changing how your brain responds to pain signals, thus reducing the sensation of discomfort. However, Tramadol is banned in the NBA because it can have sedative effects and potentially impair an athlete’s ability to perform at their best on the court.
The use of tramadol is prohibited under the NBA’s substance abuse policy, which aims to ensure that players maintain a high level of physical and mental fitness for optimal performance and to protect the integrity of the game. Violations of this policy can result in fines, suspensions, or even expulsion from the league.
In Portis’s case, his representative stated that it was an honest mistake, but the NBA will still need to determine the appropriate punishment for the infraction. Fans will be eagerly awaiting the league’s decision on this matter.
Why is Tramadol banned in the NBA?
In the NBA, Tramadol is prohibited as it boosts athletic abilities, much like other opioids do, but simultaneously poses harmful effects on the player’s wellbeing.
In spring 2024, Tramadol was included in the banned substances list of the league, following an announcement by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in late 2023 that classified it as a performance-enhancing narcotic. Although the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) doesn’t govern the NBA directly, this addition to WADA’s list prompted the NBA to follow suit and ban Tramadol from its roster of prohibited drugs shortly thereafter.
According to Bartelstein, the tramadol pill that Bobby Portis ingested was incorrectly identified as Toradol, a painkiller authorized by the NBA, by his assistant. Notably, Portis possesses a legitimate prescription for Toradol.
Still, as a result of this “unintentional” mistake, Portis has been suspended without pay for 25 games. His suspension, which he will not appeal, will begin with tonight’s game between the Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers. He will be able to return to the team very late in the regular season on April 8 when the Bucks face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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2025-02-20 21:10