Category: Morant, Ja (1999- )

Ja Morant Suspended 25 Games for Second Gun Video

Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies star, was shown wielding firearms in social media videos in March and May.
NBA Delays Releasing Ja Morant Gun Investigation Results

Commissioner Adam Silver said he could announce the findings now, but it would be “unfair” to the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat, who are still competing.
What Gilbert Arenas Wants Ja Morant to Know

Gilbert Arenas’s N.B.A. career never recovered after he brought guns into a locker room. Now he’s puzzled by the gun troubles of Morant, the star Memphis Grizzlies guard.
Ja Morant Apologizes After New Video With Apparent Gun

Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies guard, apologized Tuesday after days of backlash for a video that appeared to show him brandishing a gun for the second time.
Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Suspended for Possible New Gun Video

Morant, the star Memphis Grizzlies guard, was first suspended in March after he flashed a gun during an Instagram Live video.
Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Moves Toward ‘Redemption’ After Gun Video

Back from an eight-game suspension, the Memphis Grizzlies guard said he had more work to do to improve himself. But there was also a hint of defiance in his approach.
NBA ‘Bad Boy’ Wants Players to Do as He Says, Not as His Teams Did

Joe Dumars was on the 1980s Detroit Pistons teams known for their hard fouls. But players and coaches who step out of line today can expect fines and suspensions — from him.
Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Suspended 8 Games for Gun Video

The N.B.A. said it was “irresponsible, reckless and potentially very dangerous” for Morant to livestream video of himself holding a gun in a nightclub near Denver.
Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Suspended 8 Games for Gun Video

The N.B.A. said it was “irresponsible, reckless and potentially very dangerous” for Morant to livestream video of himself holding a gun in a nightclub near Denver.
Ja Morant’s Impact Can Be Bigger Than Basketball

The high-flying Memphis Grizzlies star has excited N.B.A. audiences with his play. But accusations of violent behavior have troubled the communities that need him most.
Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Steps Away From Team

The Grizzlies said Morant would be away for at least two games but did not say why. Several people posted video clips on social media that appeared to show Morant holding a gun.
The Best N.B.A. Rebounding Training: Battling 14 Siblings

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams is great at snagging his team’s missed shots. His childhood may be the secret to his muscle.