The Bucks will not appeal the drug suspension. They will let Portis take the suspension and welcome him back once he has served his punishment. Bucks coach Doc Rivers revealed why they won't be appealing the suspension, and his reasoning makes sense.

Kevin Porter Jr. didn’t just play well against the Clippers; he dominated in his limited minutes, showing why the Milwaukee Bucks need to play him.

Doc Rivers did not have Bobby Portis in the Milwaukee Bucks lineup on Thursday against the LA Clippers. The sixth-man extraordinaire for the Bucks began serving a 25-game suspension, the NBA's punishment for failing a drug test. The fan-favorite admitted taking Tramadol, which is an opiate, to reduce pain and inflammation in his elbow.

Bobby’s not a drug user,” Rivers said. “I hate that it just says that you flunked the drug policy. And so when people read that, the first place they go is the

Recent news revealing that Bobby Portis violated the league’s drug policy and has been suspended for 25 games caught the NBA world off guard. To those who might not be aware, Portis is on the Milwaukee Bucks and has established himself as a solid player.

Speaking to reporters before Thursday’s game, Bucks coach Doc Rivers offered a spirited defense of veteran forward Bobby Portis.