In Milwaukee, it doesn’t rain— it pours. With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined on an unspecified return date, the last thing the Bucks needed was another body blow. But this is the NBA and tragedy loves to throw itself upon the unfortunate ones the most. Bobby Portis Jr.’s latest conundrum proves the same.

According to Shams Charania, “The NBA has suspended Milwaukee Bucks’ Bobby Portis for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug policy.” Yes. 25 games! Basically, his regular season for the Bucks is over. Bobby Portis reportedly took a medicine called Tramadol, confusing it for Toradol, a medically approved pain medication. Drug policy violation is a major red flag in any sport and with the NBA’s strict approach to crack down on any illegal activities, unintentional or otherwise, Portis had the ban coming.

Tramadol is an opioid agonist used to treat moderate to moderately severe chronic pain in adults. However, this medication was added to the NBA’s banned substances list this past spring. With the suspension, Portis’ next game availability will be on April 25 against the Timberwolves and by then the Bucks will have only four games left before the playoffs. The 30-year-old was having a good season so far, playing 46 games. In those, he was averaging 13.7 points in 25.2 minutes per night. With Khris Middleton gone as a part of the Kyle Kuzma trade, Portis’ unavailability will be a headache for Doc Rivers going into the final phase before the playoffs. The Bucks could however sign a replacement for him but not before the 6th game in the suspension period.

“I feel horrible and recognize that I’m responsible for what I put in my body,” Bobby Portis said via an official statement through the franchise. “From the bottom of my heart, I want to apologize to the Bucks organization, my teammates, coaches, family and fans. I give everything I have on the court and will terribly miss playing games for the Bucks during this time.”

While Portis is taking accountability for the event, his agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports pointed out who was the actual person to be blamed for this suspension.

Bobby Portis Jr’s agent reveals close circle’s hand in Bucks star’s suspension

Since the suspension was the Bucks forums are in panic mode. Ironically, Portis was one of the guys heavily linked with a trade out of Milwaukee, but the fan favorite made it past the deadline. Now with the suspension, he’s missing out on a $114,348 pay per game. That amounts to $2.85 million for the 25 games he’ll be missing. Bucks GM Jon Horst said, “This is a very difficult set of circumstances for Bobby and our team … we 100% support Bobby,” but not sure if the organization will pay the fine for the player. Portis’ agent would certainly appreciate that because he has pinpointed the real culprit behind all this.

In a statement issued by Bartelstein, an assistant of Portis has been accused of causing confusion in the player taking the medication. Highlighting his devastated condition, he added, “The Tramadol pill he took came from an assistant of his, with a valid prescription for the painkiller, which he mistakenly told Bobby was Toradol.”

Stating it was an honest mistake, Bartelstein took issue with the decision taken by the NBA. According to him, the league should’ve taken the mistake into account before issuing such stern punishment.

Although, Bartelstein did not disclose the name of the said assistant. Portis or the Bucks will not appeal against the sentencing. So for now, it’s up to the rest of them to drive through the ordeal to keep their playoff spot secured.