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Al Jefferson suspended five games for violating NBA anti-drug policy

It appears that the Hornets will be without Al Jefferson even longer than anticipated.

Al Jefferson has been suspended five games for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy, per an NBA press release

Hornets Al Jefferson, who’s out with injury, now suspended five games upon his return for violation of the anti-drug policy, per the NBA .

— Matt Moore CBS (@MattMooreCBS) December 9, 2015

Jefferson has missed the Hornets last three games due to an injury, and it looks like Charlotte be without him even longer as he serves his suspension.