Today, league officials announced that Eagle striker John Collins was suspended for 25 games for violating the drug ban.
Alliance officials claimed that Collins tested positive for growth hormone releasing peptide.
Collins wrote in a statement: 'first of all, I want to apologize to my teammates, the eagles, our fans, partners and the community. I understand the impact this incident may have on the goals we are trying to achieve this season. I am very frustrated and disappointed with myself. I have always been very careful about the drug prohibition regulations, but I took the supplement without knowing it, which contains factors that do not meet the specifications. I plan to appeal and arbitrate the matter, return to the stadium as soon as possible and continue to contribute to our 2019-20 season. "
According to salary expert Bobby marks, the suspension penalty will cost Collins $610582. He is the third player suspended for violating the prohibition regulations this season after Wilson Chandler and de Andre Aton.
So far in the regular season, Collins has played 32.2 minutes, scoring 17.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.00 steals and 2.00 blocks.