NBA suspends Pacers’ Ellis, Pistons’ Bullock for drug violations
The Sports Xchange
Indiana Pacers guard Monta Ellis and Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Bullock were each suspended five games without pay for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy, the league announced Friday.
The suspensions begin during the 2017-18 regular season.
Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard was disappointed in Ellis’ suspension.
“Monta’s suspension is a very serious matter to our franchise and it will be dealt with accordingly,” Pritchard said in a statement.
Ellis, 31, averaged 8.5 points last season, his lowest output since his rookie season (2005-06).
Bullock, 26, averaged 4.5 points in 31 games for Detroit last season.
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