Hours before the Charlotte Hornets’ game against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, shocking news broke about Malik Monk. After Monk started in his first career game, he will now be suspended indefinitely after not passing a drug test.
On Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that Malik Monk has been suspended for violating the NBA’s anti-drug program. Monk will remain suspended until he is in compliance with the NBA’s anti-drug policy.
Shortly following the news on Monk’s suspension, the Hornets released a statement. The team stated, “We are disappointed in Malik’s decision-making that resulted in his suspension.