On July 1, 2016, Mayo was banned permanently for violating NBA's substance abuse policy.

On January 25, 2006, Andersen was banned permanently for violating NBA's substance abuse policy. He subsequently filed a grievance against the NBA, but an arbitrator denied his request in March 2006. He was reinstated two years later on March 4, 2008.

On November 25, 1999, Roberts was banned permanently after testing positive for a banned substance. He was reinstated three years later in 2003.

In October 1991, Tarpley was banned permanently for repeatedly violating NBA's substance abuse policy. He was reinstated two years later in 1994 but was permanently banned from the league again in December 1995 for using alcohol.

In 1991, Dumas was briefly suspended for violating NBA's substance abuse policy. In 1993, he was suspended indefinitely after he tested positive for a banned substance and failing to participate in a drug rehabilitation program.After two years, he was reinstated and was subsequently banned for violating a clause in his contract which prohibited him from consuming alcohol.

In June 1989, Washburn was banned permanently after three positive drug tests.

In October 1988, Washington was banned permanently after testing positive for cocaine, a banned substance.He was later reinstated, and played briefly for the Clippers in the 1992–93 season.

On January 13, 1987, Wiggins and teammate Lewis Lloyd were banned permanently after testing positive for cocaine, a banned substance. Wiggins was reinstated on July 28, 1989

On January 13, 1987, Lloyd and teammate Mitchell Wiggins were banned permanently after testing positive for cocaine, a banned substance. Lloyd was reinstated on September 8, 1989.

In February 1986, Richardson was banned permanently for repeatedly violating the NBA's substance abuse policy. He was reinstated two years later in July 1988.