Ja Morant

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.

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."

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.

Grizzlies star Ja Morant's Instagram live video, in which he displayed a gun while at a nightclub early Saturday morning, has prompted an investigation from ...

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. [Indiana Pacers](/nba/team/_/name/ind/indiana-pacers)' traveling party after the Grizzlies' Jan. The other incident was a confrontation with a mall security guard in a parking lot.

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 ...

said it would investigate a social media post that appeared to show Morant holding a gun. Morant is a rising star in the N.B.A. Several people posted video clips on social media on Saturday that appeared to show Morant in a live video on his Instagram account holding a gun and smiling in a nightclub.

“We are aware of a social media post involving Ja Morant and are investigating,” Mike Bass, NBA spokesman told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania of ...

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 rest of the team will travel to Los Angeles to face the Clippers on Sunday and the Lakers on Tuesday, both at the Crypto.com Arena. “I take full responsibility for my actions last night,” the statement read.

The Grizzlies have suspended All-Star Ja Morant for at least two games after he was seen flashing a gun at a club on Instagram Live early Saturday.

In January, the NBA investigated a report that Morant's acquaintances confronted members of the Indiana Pacers' travel party after a Jan. Four days prior, Morant was accused of threatening a security guard at a Memphis mall during an altercation in the parking lot. Morant raked up a team-high 27 points, 10 assists and two steals in the Grizzlies' 113-97 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Morant told officers he struck the teen in self-defense and the Shelby County District Attorney's Office declined to press charges. [ESPN](https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1632128855027728384) and [The Athletic. Morant will miss at least the Grizzlies' road games against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday and Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.

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

And New Mexico State’s men’s basketball season was shut down in February because of a fatal shooting and allegations of locker-room hazing. His five-year, $194m extension with the Grizzlies kicks in to start next season and would rise to about $230m if he makes an All-NBA team this season. 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. The video was streamed by Morant to his Instagram page, and it was not archived once he stopped the stream. unbelievable.” During the 29 January game, there was barking between Pacers players and friends of Morant seated along the sideline. Morant’s actions were investigated by the league after a 29 January incident in Memphis that he said led to a friend of his being banned from home games there for a year.

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 ...

And New Mexico State’s men’s basketball season was shut down in February because of a fatal shooting and allegations of locker-room hazing. 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. 29 incident in Memphis that he said led to a friend of his being banned from home games there for a year. 29 game, there was barking between Pacers players and friends of Morant seated along the sideline. Morant’s actions were investigated by the league after a Jan. The video was streamed by Morant on his Instagram page early Saturday, hours after the Grizzlies played in Denver.

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star guard Ja Morant was the subject of a detailed story earlier this week which alleged his involvement in three violent off-court ...

Here's what Ja Morant has: A $200-plus million NBA contract plus endorsement deals with Nike and Powerade potentially worth hundreds of millions more. He's the ...

Ja Morant se perderá al menos los próximos dos encuentros de acuerdo con los Grizzlies de Memphis.

Hay un precedente de la NBA sancionando a un jugador por conducta que involucra armas. Esta es la segunda ocasión en unas cuantas semanas que Morant es investigado por la liga. No quedó inmediatamente claro si acompañó a los Grizzlies en el viaje a Los Ángeles. “Me disculpo con mi familia, compañeros, entrenadores, aficionados, pareja, la ciudad de Memphis y toda la organización de los Grizzlies por defraudarlos. El video apareció en la cuenta de Instagram de Morant y no fue archivada. Morant se disculpó en un comunicado que publicó Tandem Sports + Entertainment.

Ja Morant debería estar en boca de todos por su excelente nivel de juego que impulsa a unos Memphis Grizzlies que dan pelea en la Conferencia Oeste.

Claro que la comunicación de Memphis dice "al menos", por lo que no hay que descartar una sanción mayor a medida que se vayan conociendo detalles de la situación. Los acusadores dijeron que se sintieron en "grave peligro" durante el altercado. En el informe también se le acusaba de amenazar al jefe de seguridad de un centro comercial de Memphis. Claro que, más tarde, llegó una rápida decisión de parte de los propios Grizzlies, que "cortaron por lo sano" y decidieron suspender a Morant. Ja Morant debería estar en boca de todos por su excelente nivel de juego que impulsa a unos Memphis Grizzlies que dan pelea en la Conferencia Oeste. La polémica alrededor de Ja Morant nace de sus propias redes sociales.

El base All-Star, Ja Morant, se alejará de los Memphis Grizzlies con la finalidad de recibir ayuda para lidiar con el estrés.

Un guardia de seguridad de los Pacers declaró para The Athletic que ese láser pertenecía totalmente a un arma de fuego. Al momento, los Grizzlies ocupan el segundo lugar de la Conferencia Oeste con marca de 38-24. Además, especificó que estará alejado del equipo con la finalidad de recibir ayuda para lidiar con el estrés.

"We are aware of a social media post involving Ja Morant and are investigating," NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement. Morant released a statement of his ...

Forcing the NBA to investigate two separate incidents that you're involved in over a three-month period isn't ideal, and is indicative of a troubling pattern of behavior Morant has been displaying lately. [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. 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. 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 team announced that Ja Morant will be away from the Memphis Grizzlies for at least their next two games as the NBA opens an investigation into the ...

The Lookout is a free, daily email newsletter with news and happenings from all over Colorado. [fatal shooting and allegations of locker-room hazing](https://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-state-basketball-shooting-crisis-d2b20604aa91ddc11cc32a4f12e660f6). There is precedent for the NBA when sanctioning a player over conduct involving guns. 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. Neither has been charged or accused of a crime, but then-teammate Darius Miles and another man are facing capital murder charges. And earlier this week, Powerade announced a multiyear endorsement deal with Morant. Morant’s actions were investigated by the league after a 29 game, there was barking between Pacers players and friends of Morant seated along the sideline. The video was streamed by Morant on his Instagram page early Saturday, hours after the Grizzlies played in Denver. Morant, the No. Based on the Grizzlies' statement, the earliest Morant could play again 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.”

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star guard Ja Morant was the subject of a detailed story earlier this week which alleged his involvement in three violent off-court incidents. Saturday, the team announced he has been suspended for two games after he became the ...

Per The Athletic, Nike released a statement Saturday backing up Morant, who'll miss at least the next two Grizzlies games while the NBA investigates a video ...

Nike ramped up its promotion behind Morant this season by unveiling his first signature shoe, the Ja 1s, on Christmas. "I'm sorry to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis and the entire Grizzlies organization for letting you down. We support his prioritization of his well-being," Nike's statement read.

The Grizzlies say their star guard will be away from the team for 'at least' the next 2 games.

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. 29 incident in Memphis that he said led to a friend of his being banned from home games there for a year. 29 game, there was barking between Pacers players and friends of Morant seated along the sideline. It was not immediately clear if he was going to accompany the Grizzlies on their trip to Los Angeles. The video was streamed by Morant to his Instagram page, and it was not archived once he stopped the stream. Morant’s actions were investigated by the league after a Jan.

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.

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 ...

[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