Jodie Meeks calls 25-game suspension a 'wrongful accusation'

Washington Wizards guard Jodie Meeks released a statement to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, calling the 25-game suspension a 'wrongful accusation' and confirming that he will appeal the punishment.

"Because I have never used a drug of any kind I am absolutely heartbroken and perplexed with the news today. Let me be clear: I have never taken anything whatsoever for a performance-enhancing reason. I respect the game of basketball too much.

"I look forward to exercising my rights under the (NBA's) collective bargaining agreement to bring this matter to arbitration and to clear my name in relation to this wrongful accusation."