Ja Morant

The decision came shortly after it was revealed that the NBA is investigating a post that was circulating on social media on Saturday in which Morant is seen ...

[NBA investigated](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-investigates-postgame-altercation-between-ja-morants-entourage-and-pacers-grizzlies-star-responds/) a separate incident involving acquaintances of Morant. Four days after that incident at the mall, Morant was then accused of punching a 17-year-old boy and brandishing a gun during a pickup basketball game at his home in Memphis. They believed it was a gun, but the [NBA](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/) said it could "not corroborate that any individual threatened others with a weapon." According to the police report, Morant then said "let me find out what time he gets off," which made the guard want to file a report as he felt "threatened" by Morant's statement. "We appreciate Ja's accountability and that he is taking the time to get the help he needs. The altercation started after Morant's mother had a dispute with an employee at a Finish Line store within the mall, which led her to call her son. The decision came shortly after it was revealed that the NBA is investigating a post that was circulating on social media on Saturday in which Morant is seen appearing to brandish a gun at a club. Earlier this week, the star guard was accused of I'm sorry to my family, teammates, coaches, fans partners, the city of Memphis and the entire Grizzlies organization for letting you down. A "verbal confrontation" transpired and then a member of Morant's group pushed the security guard in the head. "This is going to be an ongoing healing process. ... It's really not a timetable situation."

The Memphis Grizzlies are giving Ja Morant all the time he needs in order to get the help he needs while away from the team.

Grizzlies players denied that their was any distraction when the NBA was investigating Morant earlier this season after a ... That's the stance that we have taken about how we can support Ja through this growth opportunity, and hopefully he can be better from it." The announcement made by the Grizzlies was their decision, not the NBA. While talking to media, Jenkins explained that the Grizzlies have had "internal conversations" with Morant. This is going to be an ongoing healing process. We support him.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has no timetable to return to the team following the latest drama plaguing the superstar point guard, coach Taylor Jenkins ...

[Morant actions were investigated](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/grizzlies-star-ja-morant-punched-teenager-pickup-game-exposed-gun-him-report) after a Jan. [CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://foxnews.onelink.me/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products) [NBA GREAT PAUL PIERCE COMES TO JA MORANT'S DEFENSE OVER GUN CONTROVERSY: 'Y’ALL DON’T KNOW WHAT HE GOING THRU'](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nba-great-paul-pierce-comes-ja-morants-defense-gun-controversy-yall-dont-know-thru) I'm going to take some time away to get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being." "I'm sorry to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis and the entire Grizzlies organization for letting you down. It’s going to be a difficult process but we’ve got a great group to get through this."

Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins says there's no timetable for Ja Morant to return to the team.

Jenkins described Morant as “a generally amazing person, great family person, a father, brother, son, member of our community.” “He’s got huge responsibilities not just for the team, for the city, but I know how he’s built with that care factor and what steps he’s now taking. Morant also was the subject of a league investigation after a Jan. It’s going to be a difficult process but we’ve got a great group to get through this.” Morant streamed the video on his Instagram account early Saturday of himself holding what appeared to be a gun at a nightclub, hours after playing in Denver. “He’s definitely embracing the mistakes that he’s made but only time will tell.

Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant has made "difficult decisions and poor choices" that he has to be accountable for.

The All-Star guard, who was shirtless and rapping along with the music, could be seen holding up what appeared to be a handgun with his left hand. That's what we're going to support him through, but we're also going to hold him accountable, too." Morant was not with the team Sunday and is not in Los Angeles, sources said. After that incident, which occurred by the Indiana team bus in the loading area of FedExForum and was first reported by The Athletic, NBA security and investigators interviewed numerous eyewitnesses and reviewed video surveillance following allegations made by the Pacers organization that a red laser was pointed at members of the Pacers from a sports utility vehicle in which Morant was a passenger. "This includes the NBA investigation last month, in which they found no evidence." But then there's also accountability to the team that we've got to stand for.

Ja Morant's time away from the court doesn't have a timetable, Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said on Sunday. Morant was suspended following an ...

“He understands he’s made some difficult decisions and poor choices,” Jenkins said. It’s really not a timetable situation.” [the All-Star guard](https://nypost.com/2023/03/05/nike-responds-to-ja-morant-gun-video-after-suspension/), with the athletic-wear titan saying in a statement they “appreciate Ja’s accountability.”

Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins says there's no timetable for Ja Morant to return to the team.

Jenkins described Morant as “a generally amazing person, great family person, a father, brother, son, member of our community.” “He’s got huge responsibilities not just for the team, for the city, but I know how he’s built with that care factor and what steps he’s now taking. Morant also was the subject of a league investigation after a Jan. It’s going to be a difficult process but we’ve got a great group to get through this.” Morant streamed the video on his Instagram account early Saturday of himself holding what appeared to be a gun at a nightclub, hours after playing in Denver. “He’s definitely embracing the mistakes that he’s made but only time will tell.

Tyus Jones, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane all issued their support for Ja Morant while away from the Grizzlies.

[away from the Grizzlies](https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/nba/grizzlies/2023/03/04/ja-morant-suspended-memphis-grizzlies-gun-video/69971657007/) after he went on Instagram Live Saturday morning and showed what was believed to be a handgun near his ear in the video. Jackson called Morant "my brother" while issuing his support for the point guard. "Whenever he is ready to come back, we'll welcome him with open arms." Off the floor, Bane is one of Morant's closest teammates. "It's a lot of emotion in it," Tyus Jones said. Ja Morant's recent issues off the floor are a bit different, but the team is extending a similar type of love and support for their two-time All-Star point guard.

The Memphis Grizzlies suspended their star player Ja Morant after he appeared to flash a gun in a livestream video. Morant apologized saying, "I take full ...

The Memphis Grizzlies star has recently been in the spotlight, but not because of his brilliant performances on the court.

the Los Angeles Lakers. I’m going to take some time away to get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being”, he wrote. I’m sorry to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis, and the entire Grizzlies organization for letting you down.

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith and former NBA player Jalen Rose offered their thoughts on the incidents surrounding Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant on ...

He's going to return and he's going to be a better person. And because of all of this taking place, he's now going to be able to live his full potential.' And I believe that he's on that path. 'I don't know what type of pain that he deals with, and type of anxiety that he has, or what types of substances that he may be using. When you the leader, it's on you because you end up searching that lifestyle. You end up wanting to be down. When you start waiving it, that could get you killed. You got a deal that kicks in next year that could exceed $231million over the next five years. You have an obligation to look out for him to do it.' That led to the Grizzlies suspending him for at least two games, and saw Morant release a statement committing to That's Ja that you see on the TMZ video. And when I tell you that was a beat in and of itself...

Former Celtics legend Paul Pierce took to Twitter to offer a defense of Grizzlies star Ja Morant amid his recent gun-related controversy.

The Grizzlies star filmed himself showing off the gun haphazardly in a strip club, of all places. [Ja Morant was the center](https://clutchpoints.com/grizzlies-news-ja-morant-ripped-apart-by-nba-twitter-after-flashing-gun-on-ig-live) of media attention on Saturday after videos of him flashing a gun in a night club went viral. As the former Celtics star mentioned, when you’re a rich man, you can be the target of some unsavory folks.

Ja Morant will be away from the Memphis Grizzlies for at least their next two games, the team announced Saturday, not long after the NBA opened an ...

[fatal shooting and allegations of locker-room hazing](https://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-state-basketball-shooting-crisis-d2b20604aa91ddc11cc32a4f12e660f6). Neither has been charged or accused of a crime, but then-teammate Darius Miles and another man are facing capital murder charges. Pack and Morant also are involved in a civil lawsuit brought after an incident at Morant’s home this past summer, in which a 17-year-old alleged that they assaulted him. There is precedent for the NBA when sanctioning a player over conduct involving guns. And earlier this week, Powerade announced a multiyear endorsement deal with Morant. 29 game, there was barking between Pacers players and friends of Morant seated along the sideline. Morant, the No. The video was streamed by Morant on his Instagram page early Saturday, hours after the Grizzlies played in Denver. Based on the Grizzlies’ statement, the earliest Morant could play is Thursday at home against Golden State. I’m going to take some time away to get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being.” A close friend of Morant’s, Davonte Pack, was escorted from the arena as Pacers bench players shouted in Pack’s direction. Morant’s actions were investigated after a

The Memphis Grizzlies superstar apologised for letting down “family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis”

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant got the "8 Mile" treatment over the recent string of controversies that have surrounded the point guard.

[Morant actions were investigated](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/grizzlies-star-ja-morant-punched-teenager-pickup-game-exposed-gun-him-report) after a Jan. [CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://foxnews.onelink.me/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products) Morant and Pack also are involved in a civil lawsuit brought after an incident this past summer in which a 17-year-old alleged that they assaulted him at Morant’s home. I'm going to take some time away to get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being." The video was streamed hours after the Grizzlies played the Denver Nuggets early Saturday morning. In the scene, Eminem’s character B-Rabbit reveals personal information about his opponent, showing the monotonous average life he was living while posing as a gun-toting gangster.

Ja Morant will be away from the Memphis Grizzlies for at least their next two games, the team announced Saturday, not long after the NBA opened an ...

There were gun-related accusations in that incident involving the Pacers that were not confirmed in the league's investigation, and this particular point — the ...

[Marcellus Wiley](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UZ0IUxoivg). [Shannon Sharpe](https://www.si.com/nba/grizzlies/news/shannon-sharpe-blasts-ja-morant-for-recent-criminal-accusations). [Charles Barkley](https://youtu.be/t9nSdNPRzRw?t=86). [Ja Morant](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/ja-morant-O9seJiOia3fxGmjz/) of the [Memphis Grizzlies](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/grizzlies/) for the second time in less than two months? The spotlight has a way of forcing people to look in the mirror sometimes, no matter how many times they want to [call “cap” from the social media mountaintops](https://twitter.com/damichaelc/status/1622350714461732864?s=61&t=t_GuW-lIiT9G9H8y97kpPQ). [Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmhueiW6BoU). From the Pacers situation to now, there’s just no way that it would have been good for Morant for all of this to stay in the dark. [July 26 incident at Morant’s Memphis home](https://www.tmz.com/2023/01/03/ja-morant-sued-after-allegedly-punching-teen-basketball-game-memphis-home/), where both Morant and a friend who also was part of the Jan. [The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/03/01/ja-morant-punch-teen-laser/), another incident took place at a Memphis mall four days later in which a security guard said Morant “threatened” him during an altercation in the parking lot. The stakes are high here for the league, with the LeBron Jameses, Kevin Durants and Steph Currys of their world nearing their exits and Morant on his way to becoming one of the next all-time greats. Because I wonder where we’d be — where this unfortunate and unnecessary situation that has led to him being sent away for “at least two games” would be — if the investigation surrounding [the postgame incident](https://theathletic.com/4157284/2023/02/05/pacers-grizzlies-laser-ja-morant-investigation/) with the [Indiana Pacers](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/pacers/) in Memphis on Jan. [it’s free to see how hollows feel](https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/ja-morant-sent-a-terrible-deleted-tweet-after-a-fan-called-him-p-y-whipped-its-free-to-see-how-hollows-feel)” during an online spat — and you should — Morant has had three situations in the past 10 months in which guns were purported to be part of the conversation and a fourth situation (at the mall) that was threatening in nature as well.

Ja Morant's behavior is getting old.And it seems plenty of other people agree — including Portland Trailblazers star Damian Lillard.

He’s been accused of being in a vehicle with people who flashed a weapon at the Indiana Pacers. And it seems plenty of other people agree — including Portland Trailblazers star Damian Lillard. But this incident was just the latest in a series of highly-questionable moments from Morant, and OutKick has covered [Morant](https://www.outkick.com/memphis-grizzlies-announce-ja-morant-will-be-away-from-the-team-for-the-next-two-games-following-gun-incident/) flaunting a gun on Instagram. [Brandon Miller](https://www.outkick.com/tag/brandon-miller/), who delivered a murder weapon, has had zero consequences. [gun-waving Instagram Live](https://www.outkick.com/ja-morant-gun-partying-women-ig-live-video/), Lillard liked a tweet claiming that Morant is simply trying to “act hood.”

Jan 26, 2022; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center.

On top of that, members of Morant’s entourage were accused of [threatening members of the Pacers’ traveling party](https://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/ja-morant-pacers-laser-postgame-incident/611107) after a January game. [allegedly punching a teenager with a gun](https://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/ja-morant-sued-lawsuit-incident-home/609638) during a pickup basketball game at the home of the Grizzlies star. Based on the CBA language, he should not have been in possession of a firearm at all, regardless of whether he broke any laws.

Grizzlies say He will miss “at least two games;” NBA is investigating.

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Ja Morant will be away from the Memphis Grizzlies for at least their next two games, the team announced Saturday, not long after the NBA opened an ...

[fatal shooting and allegations of locker-room hazing](https://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-state-basketball-shooting-crisis-d2b20604aa91ddc11cc32a4f12e660f6). Neither has been charged or accused of a crime, but then-teammate Darius Miles and another man are facing capital murder charges. Pack and Morant also are involved in a civil lawsuit brought after an incident at Morant’s home this past summer, in which a 17-year-old alleged that they assaulted him. There is precedent for the NBA when sanctioning a player over conduct involving guns. And earlier this week, Powerade announced a multiyear endorsement deal with Morant. 29 game, there was barking between Pacers players and friends of Morant seated along the sideline. Morant, the No. The video was streamed by Morant on his Instagram page early Saturday, hours after the Grizzlies played in Denver. Based on the Grizzlies’ statement, the earliest Morant could play is Thursday at home against Golden State. I’m going to take some time away to get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being.” A close friend of Morant’s, Davonte Pack, was escorted from the arena as Pacers bench players shouted in Pack’s direction. Morant’s actions were investigated after a

The Memphis Grizzlies superstar apologised for letting down “family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis”

After a troubling video showed Ja Morant flashing a gun, Nike released a statement addressing the matter.

“I’m sorry to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis and the entire organization for letting you down,” he said. We support his prioritization of his well-being,” Nike said, [will miss two games](https://nypost.com/2023/03/04/grizzlies-ja-morant-to-miss-two-games-after-flashing-gun-in-video/) after an Instagram live video went viral of Morant at an unnamed strip club [holding up a handgun with his left hand](https://nypost.com/2023/03/04/ja-morant-allegedly-flashes-gun-at-strip-club-in-instagram-video/), the team announced on Saturday.

Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said there's no timetable for Ja Morant — who recently appeared to be holding a gun in a social media post — to return to the ...

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NBA champion Kyle Kuzma had advice for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant after the superstar guard was suspended for two games amid his latest drama.

[CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://foxnews.onelink.me/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products) [Morant streamed the video](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/grizzlies-ja-morant-seen-video-appearing-display-gun-nightclub-nba-investigating) on his Instagram Live and a screenshot of him appearing to hold the gun was quickly circulated around social media outlets. [Morant's actions were investigated](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/grizzlies-star-ja-morant-punched-teenager-pickup-game-exposed-gun-him-report) after a Jan. Morant and Pack also are involved in a civil lawsuit brought after an incident this past summer in which a 17-year-old alleged that they assaulted him at Morant’s home. The Grizzlies were set to take on the Clippers and Lakers in their upcoming games in Los Angeles. I'm going to take some time away to get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being." "I'm sorry to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis and the entire Grizzlies organization for letting you down. We’re blessed to have, in his case a shoe deal, $200 million on the horizon, and I think a lot of the time we are figures but we are role models, too," Kuzma explained. "I know that when I first came into the league I had all my homeboys around me back from the city. But if my homies are just yes’n me and they’re not allowing me to be the best version of myself – are they really my homies? It’s part of his journey." "I just feel like as Black men in our country, especially us in the position that we have, that we’re blessed to be 1-percenters.