Mayo told TMZ Sports on Tuesday that he has already filed an appeal for his two-year suspension for a violation of the NBA and NBPA's Anti-Drug Program.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old was "dismissed and disqualified" from the league in July due to the unspecified violation, and while he's able to continue his career overseas if he wishes, it appears Mayo isn't eager to wait two years to apply for reinstatement to the NBA. Mayo indicated in the TMZ video that he would soon explain his side of the story regarding the violation, but for now, his primary focus is on recovering from the season-ending fractured ankle he suffered in March. Even if Mayo is able to get his suspension reduced or wiped away entirely, it's doubtful that many NBA teams will be interested in bringing him aboard given his diminishing production and the baggage he carries. Mayo was unremarkable in his 41 games with the Bucks last season, averaging 7.8 points (on 37.1% shooting from the field), 2.9 assists, 2.6 rebounds, 1.2 three-pointers and 1.2 steals across 26.6 minutes per game.