Ja Morant

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.

After star point guard Ja Morant was suspended for at least two games, Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said his absence could go on indefinitely ...

[a video posted to Instagram Live](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10067591-grizzlies-ja-morants-ig-live-video-appearing-to-show-gun-under-investigation-by-nba) from Morant's account, he was seen dancing in a nightclub with what appeared to be a gun in his hand. So I can't comment in terms of what the exact timetable is gonna be because it's really not a timetable situation." "We have said that it's gonna be at least these two games.

Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins reveals that there isn't a timetable for Morant's return.

Jenkins described Morant as “a generally amazing person, great family person, a father, brother, son, member of our community.” 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.

Morant hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons on Saturday morning after he posted an Instagram Live video, in which he appeared to flash a gun while ...

Crittenton was later charged with the murder of a woman in 2011. You got to put Ja around somebody who's been the same way and actually got out of it safely.' 'Everyone got something to say until u really know what's really going on in someone life. 'I take full responsibility for my actions last night,' he said. Morant was hyped up by the shot, and celebrated by pretending to shoot a gun at Bane as he ran up the floor back on defense. You got too much time on your hands. On Saturday evening, Morant issued a statement taking responsibility for his actions and explaining he would be taking time away from the game to work on his well-being. Some of us get caught, some of us don't.' Arenas was then put in a hypothetical situation in which he was the owner of the Memphis Grizzlies and was asked what he would do with the Morant scandal. We do stupid s***. Ja Morant appeared to hold up a gun in an Instagram Live video in the early hours of Saturday Morant hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons on Saturday morning after he posted an Instagram Live video, in which he appeared to flash a gun while partying topless in a strip club.

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.

Morant was recently at the center of an extensive Washington Post report which detailed a series of other off-court incidents.

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 – who plays alongside Kiwi Steven Adams at the Memphis Grizzlies – will sit out at least their next two games, as the NBA investigates the ...

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. Morant, the No 2 pick in the 2019 NBA draft, has become a full-fledged superstar. 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. Morant’s actions were investigated after a January 29 incident in Memphis that he said led to a friend of his being banned from home games for a year. There is precedent for the NBA when sanctioning a player over conduct involving guns. And earlier this week, Powerade announced a multi-year endorsement deal with Morant. 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 (Sunday NT), hours after the Grizzlies played in Denver. Based on the Grizzlies' statement, the earliest Morant could play is Thursday (Friday NZT) 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 wellbeing.” A close friend of Morant’s, Davonte Pack, was escorted from the arena as Pacers bench players shouted in Pack’s direction. “I'm sorry to my family, team-mates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis and the entire Grizzlies organisation for letting you down.

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 ...

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.

Morant had already been ruled out of at least the next two games while the league investigated the video.

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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 ...