NBA HGH testing, The NBA and NBPA announced on Thursday that they would be implementing blood testing for Human Growth Hormone into the league's anti-drug program for the 2015-16 season.
Beginning at the start of 2015 NBA training camps, all players will have to undergo three random, surprise HGH tests annually. Two will be conducted in-season and one in the off-season.
Violating the league's new program will have some stiff penalties.
If a player tests positive for HGH during their first examination, they will be hit with a 20-game suspension. A second failed test will warrant a 45-game suspension and a third positive test will lead to the player being dismissed and disqualified from the NBA altogether.
Many have advocated for years that the NBA and NBPA agree to terms on adopting such a testing program to weed out HGH users. Talks were initiated during 2011 collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
Violating the league's new program will have some stiff penalties.
If a player tests positive for HGH during their first examination, they will be hit with a 20-game suspension. A second failed test will warrant a 45-game suspension and a third positive test will lead to the player being dismissed and disqualified from the NBA altogether.
Many have advocated for years that the NBA and NBPA agree to terms on adopting such a testing program to weed out HGH users. Talks were initiated during 2011 collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
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