In a stunning development shaking the NBA world, Dallas Mavericks star forward Anthony Davis has been banned indefinitely from all game activities after testing positive for a prohibited substance, ESPN has confirmed.
According to league sources, Davis’s routine drug test earlier this week returned positive results for a performance-enhancing substance that is currently banned under the NBA’s anti-doping policy. The nature of the substance has not yet been disclosed publicly, but league officials have confirmed that an investigation is already underway.
This news comes as a major blow to the Mavericks, who were preparing for a pivotal offseason with Davis seen as a cornerstone of their strategy moving forward. Acquired in a blockbuster trade just last season, Davis had quickly become a fan favorite and a key force on both ends of the court.
The NBA released a brief statement:
> “We are aware of the situation regarding Anthony Davis. The league’s anti-drug program is being followed, and all appropriate actions are being taken pending further review.”
Neither the Dallas Mavericks nor Davis’s representatives have issued an official comment, though sources close to the player say he is “shocked and devastated” and plans to contest the findings through a formal appeal.
This indefinite suspension will remain in effect until the NBA’s investigation concludes.
More updates to follow as thestory develops.
