Bucks' Larry Sanders suspended 10 games for violating drug policy

Bucks center Larry Sanders has been suspended 10 games by the league for violating the anti-drug program, the league announced Friday.

Sanders' suspension will begin Jan. 19 against the Raptors. Sanders last played for Milwaukee on Dec. 23. It was reported that he no longer wanted to play, but he disputed the report, saying he was trying to work things out.

"I'm definitely making progress. I'm trying to get to the root of a lot of issues and get them corrected going forward. Without these things being corrected, I don't think basketball would be something I could even do."

In 27 games this season, Sanders was averaging 7.3 points and 6.1 rebounds.