Morant suspended from team activities after alleged gun video
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[May 15, 2023]
(Reuters) - The Memphis Grizzlies suspended guard Ja Morant from
all team activities on Sunday after a social media video emerged showing
the two-time All-Star holding what appeared to be a gun.
The announcement comes roughly two months after a similar incident that
saw Morant suspended for eight games when he appeared in a
live-streaming video on Instagram holding a firearm at a nightclub. |

Apr 26, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA;
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts after a basket during the
second half against the Los Angeles Lakers during game five of the 2023
NBA playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY
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It was not immediately clear how long the
latest suspension would last. The Grizzlies, who were knocked
out of the opening round of the NBA playoffs by the Los Angeles
Lakers, said the disciplinary move was pending league review.
"We are aware of the social media post involving Ja Morant and
are in the process of gathering more information," NBA
spokesperson Mike Bass said in a statement provided to Reuters.
Reuters was not immediately able to reach Morant.
(Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
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