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Malik Monk reinstated after drug suspension: He’s ‘ready to move forward’

The Charlotte Hornets’ season may be over, but guard Malik Monk has officially been reinstated after his suspension more than three months ago for violating the league’s anti-drug program.

Monk was suspended in February without pay and was not eligible to return until he was in full compliance with the NBA’s anti-drug program. It’s not clear when Monk was “in full compliance,” though Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak said it’s “been awhile now.”

“He went through his program, and my understanding was he was reinstated as soon as possible,” Kupchak said Monday, via ESPN.