Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins was suspended for 25 games Tuesday for violating the NBA's Anti-Drug Policy, Adrian Wojnarowski reported.
Collins tested positive for Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 2, league says. https://t.co/p8rVl51PT8
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)
November 5, 2019 The Hawks have not confirmed the news, but Collins made a statement to ESPN.
Collins statement to ESPN: "First I want to apologize to my teammates, the Hawks organization, our fans, partners and community as a whole for this situation. I understand the impact this matter has on what we are trying to achieve together this season, and I am incredibly ..."
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)
November 5, 2019 "...frustrated and disappointed in myself for putting all us in this position. I have always been incredibly careful about what I put in my body, but I took a supplement, which unbeknownst to me, had been contaminated with an illegal component. I plan to appeal my suspension..." https://t.co/DaNjSEgRrr
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)
November 5, 2019 Collins continued: "....in arbitration so I can get back on the court as soon as possible and continue to contribute to our 2019-20 campaign."
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)
November 5, 2019 According to Woj, Collins is working on the appeal process with the NBPA.
