<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Commissioner Adam Silver finally revealed the length and extent of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ja-morant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ja Morant’s</a> suspension. The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Memphis Grizzlies</a> star will miss the first 25 games of the season.



And even though some might feel like this was just a slap on the wrist for Morant, missing that many games will cost him almost $8 million in this year’s salary, and he won’t be eligible for the end-of-season awards, thus losing way more money in contract incentives.



Morant was spotted <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-and-NBA-players-suspended-because-of-guns-20230308-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">flashing guns on Instagram</a> twice in less than six months. However, Stephen A. Smith believes he wasn’t suspended because of that. Instead, it was because he lied to Adam Silver.



<h2>Stephen A. Smith Says Ja Morant Got Suspended For Lying To Adam Silver</h2>



“You think when Ja Morant ultimately got an eight-game suspension and come to the office of Adam Silver, and then ultimately in the immediate aftermath of that interview with Adam Silver that day, he sat down with ESPN’s Jalen Rose, looked him in the face, and said, ‘Yo, I’m not that dude. I’m not that person. It was not my gun. I’m not about that life. I’m not about that element, blah blah,&apos;” Smith started.



“That’s what he said. Why do you think he got this 25-game suspension? Could it be because he lied to Adam Silver? Could it be because he looked him in the face and said, ‘I’m not about that life. That’s not how I’m living. It was an aberration. It’s never happen again. You don’t have to worry about a thing with me, sir. I’m good.’ And then went out and did the damn thing again,” he continued.



“So what I’m saying to you is, If you’re Adam Silver, what were you supposed to do? What did you think he was going to do? The commissioner of the league and you’re going to tolerate somebody looking you in your face and lying, spitting in your face, figuratively speaking, and telling you it’s raining? You think you are going to get away with that?” Smith concluded.



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This makes perfect sense. Morant needs to be held accountable, and the Commissioner cannot tolerate or allow to set this kind of precedent by letting him off the hook.

Stephen A. Smith reveals the true reason behind Ja Morant's suspension - Bolavip US

Stephen A. Smith reveals the true reason behind Ja Morant's suspension

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Ja Morant <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-announces-big-suspension-for-ja-morant-20230616-BUS-12103.html">has been suspended&nbsp;25 games</a> without pay&nbsp;for conduct detrimental to the league. The suspension for the star of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies">Memphis Grizzlies</a> begins immediately and will remain in effect through the first 25 games of the 2023-2024 NBA regular season for which he is otherwise eligible and able to play.



Furthermore, the&nbsp;NBA&nbsp;assured his return is not guaranteed. Morant will be required to meet certain conditions before he comes back to play and will be ineligible to participate in any public league or team activities, including preseason games, during the course of his suspension.


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After the announcement, Ja Morant made a public statement about the historic decision and the personal struggles he’s been dealing with. The 23-year old has a big responsibility as one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/scottie-pippen-says-michael-jordan-was-a-horrible-player-while-praising-lebron-james-20230527-BUS-4285.html">greatest players</a> in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>.



<h2>Ja Morant’s apology after NBA suspension</h2>



Ja Morant didn’t question at all the NBA’s decision and, on the contrary, acknowledged he has a lot of work to do. “I’ve had time to reflect and I realize how much hurt I’ve caused. I want to apologize to the NBA, the Grizzlies, my teammates and the city of Memphis.”







Morant got in trouble after two incidents involving guns on social media. The first one came during the first days of March after a game between the&nbsp;Grizzlies&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Nuggets. He started an&nbsp;Instagram Live&nbsp;transmission from a nightclub. The problem for the player was that he displayed a weapon and was even smiling while doing it.



Two months later, after the regular season ended,&nbsp;Ja Morant&nbsp;appeared singing inside a car with his friend,&nbsp;Davonte Pack, when he suddenly showed, again, a gun.&nbsp;



In his recent public statement, the young star also apologized to commissioner, Adam Silver, thanking him for the opportunity to play at the highest level. “I’m sorry for the harm I’ve done. To the kids who look up to me, I’m sorry for failing you as a role model. I promise I’m going to be better.”


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Finally, the superstar asked for chance at redemption. “And to all my fans, I’m going to make it up to you. I promise. I’m spending the offseason and my suspension continuing to work on my mental health and decision making. I hope you’ll give me the chance to prove to you over time I’m a better man that what I’ve been showing you.”

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Ja Morant apologizes after NBA suspension - Bolavip US

Ja Morant apologizes after NBA suspension

Ja Morant is in big trouble with the NBA after two incidents involving guns on social media. The first one came during the first days of March after a game between the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies">Memphis Grizzlies</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a>.



Morant&nbsp;started an Instagram Live transmission from a nightclub. The problem for the player was that he displayed a weapon and was even smiling while doing it.


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Two months later, after the regular season ended, Ja Morant appeared singing inside a car with his friend,&nbsp;Davonte Pack, when he suddenly showed, again, a gun. After that, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> announced a big punishment was coming and it finally arrived. His status as one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/scottie-pippen-says-michael-jordan-was-a-horrible-player-while-praising-lebron-james-20230527-BUS-4285.html">greatest players</a> in the league is in jeopardy. 



<h2>NBA announces suspension for Ja Morant</h2>



The NBA took notice of that second incident and confirmed there was a big investigation ongoing. However, the commissioner, Adam Silver, didn’t want to make the announcement during the NBA Finals between the Heat and the Nuggets.







Now, Ja Morant has been suspended 25 games without pay for conduct detrimental to the league. The star’s suspension begins immediately and will remain in effect through the first 25 games of the 2023-2024 NBA regular season for which he is otherwise eligible and able to play.



Adam Silver talked about the situation. “Ja Morant’s decision to once again wield a firearm on social media is alarming and disconcerting given his similar conduct in March for which he was already suspended eight games. The potential for other young people to emulate Ja’s conduct is particularly concerning.”



Furthermore, the NBA assured his return is not guaranteed. Morant will be required to meet certain conditions before he comes back to play and will be ineligible to participate in any public league or team activities, including preseason games, during the course of his suspension.


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“Under these circumstances, we believe a suspension of 25 games is appropriate and makes clear that engaging in reckless and irresponsible behavior with guns will not be tolerated”, said Silver.

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NBA announces historic suspension for Ja Morant

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-and-NBA-players-suspended-because-of-guns-20230308-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ja Morant’s </a>future should be a huge reason for concern if you’re a member of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Memphis Grizzlies’</a> organization right now. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> will likely make an example out of him.



Morant has every right to bear as many firearms as he can. But Commissioner Adam Silver made it clear that he won’t tolerate him showing them off on social media, given that he’s one of the faces of the league.



However, ESPN analyst <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/The-incredible-salaries-of-your-favorite-sports-analysts-20200515-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen A. Smith</a> isn’t even worried as Ja as a basketball player. Instead, he fears Morant might not even be alive five years from now if he doesn’t turn his life around.



<h2>Stephen A. Smith: People Fear Ja Morant Might Not Be Alive In Five Years</h2>



“People within the NBA community are not just concerned about Ja Morant playing basketball, they’re concerned whether or not he’s gonna be alive in five years because of the environments he finds himself around and the situations he finds himself confronted by,” Stephen A. told Rich Eisen. “It’s a serious matter and I think it’s something that the NBA and anybody who knows anything about the kind of things that are going on with him, needs to find themselves concerned about.”



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<h2>Stephen A. Says Morant Shouldn’t Be Suspended For A Year</h2>



But as worried as he is about Morant, Stephen A. still believes he shouldn’t be suspended for a year. The league wants to make an example out of it and will likely lay the hammer on him:



“Adam Silver pretty much indicated that he knows what he’s going to do, but he doesn’t want it to be a distraction from the NBA Finals,” Smith said on his podcast. “We know it’s not good news. Because if it was good news, why not just announce it and move on with the Finals? There are some people who are saying Ja Morant should be suspended for the year.”



“Let me be very, very clear I will be the first to raise holy hell with all that I have if he is suspended for the year. I understand that he has impugned the integrity of the league, but it shouldn’t be a year. It shouldn’t even be half the season. If he ends up getting a 25-game suspension, I think that’s fair,“ he added.



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Whatever the case, Morant put himself in this position, so he has to deal with the consequences now. No one put a gun to his head — no pun intended, and he did get away once.

Ja Morant may not be alive in five years, claims ESPN analyst

Ja Morant may not be alive in five years, claims ESPN analyst - Bolavip US

It has been a chaotic season for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ja-morant">Ja Morant</a> since the beginning. He was making headlines early for his infamous “I’m fine in the West” phrase when asked about the rivals for the title, something that backfired in the playoffs.



But things got more serious lately. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-could-face-big-suspension-from-NBA-after-Instagram-live-incident-20230304-0020.html">He was suspended eight games</a> by the NBA for an incident involving a gun. His sanction back then wasn’t a big deal, although he failed to leave his bad habits behind once the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies">Memphis Grizzlies</a> were eliminated by the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a>.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/ja-morant-suspended-for-another-outrageous-instagram-scandal-20230514-BUS-1009.html">A second incident of that type</a> forced the team to suspend him indefinitely. His future looks very uncertain because <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Charles-Barkley-goes-at-Ja-Morant-over-his-offcourt-behavior-20230310-0015.html">the number of issues off the court continue piling up</a>. However, the biggest decision might be coming soon as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-and-NBA-players-suspended-because-of-guns-20230308-0029.html">the league is firm on what they are going to do with the star</a>.



<h2>Adam Silver confirms announcement date for Ja Morant’s suspension</h2>



The league has already made a decision on whether they are going to suspend Morant or not. Based on the evidence everything points to a suspension, with the main doubt being how long it could be. But fans will have to wait to know the NBA’s decision.



Adam Silver confirmed they won’t reveal Morant’s potential suspension until the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba-finals">NBA Finals</a> end. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/have-the-denver-nuggets-ever-been-to-the-nba-finals-20230521-BUS-2811.html">Denver Nuggets</a> are just 1-0 ahead of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/when-was-the-last-time-miami-heat-won-a-championship-20230524-BUS-3412.html">Miami Heat</a>, so it may take some time to know what their call is. The commissioner cited a reasonable point behind postponing their findings.



“We’ve uncovered a fair amount of additional information since I was last asked about the situation. We probably could have brought it to a head now, but we made the decision — and I believe the Players Association agrees with us — that it would be unfair to these players and these teams in the middle of this series to announce the results of that investigation. Shortly after the conclusion of the Finals we will announce the results of that investigation”, Silver said.



<h2>How long could Ja Morant be suspended?</h2>



There isn’t a certain thing around Morant’s suspension, but Silver had some words that points to be a lengthy one. “An eight-game suspension seemed very serious, and the conversation we had with Ja felt heartfelt and serious. But I think he understood that it wasn’t about his words. It was going to be about his future conduct. If it had been a 12-game suspension, would that have mattered? It seemed appropriate at the time. Maybe by definition to the extent we’ve all seen the video that it appears he’s done it again, I guess you could say maybe not”, the commissioner expressed.

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver reveals timeline for Ja Morant’s suspension - Bolavip US

NBA commissioner Adam Silver reveals timeline for Ja Morant’s suspension

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James </a>has been the face of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> for the past couple of decades. Of course, he’s shared the spotlight with Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a>, and many more, but he’s always been the most marketable guy.



James’ retirement will hurt the league in many ways, and we’re not talking just about basketball. They’ll lose an icon, and they need to find someone who could fill those shoes.



And controversial as it may seem because of the so many incidents he’s been tangled up with already, Gilbert Arenas believes that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-and-NBA-players-suspended-because-of-guns-20230308-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ja Morant</a> could actually be the next in line.



<h2>Gilbert Arenas Says Ja Morant Could Be LeBron James’ Successor</h2>



“The only person who has the charisma, the style, is the one who’s getting in trouble,” Arenas said on Gil’s Arena. “It’s Ja Morant. He’s the only one with the style of play that will put people their seats. When you’re talking about who’s the face of the league, you’re talking about someone who’s airborne. Dr J., Larr Bird and Magic, then Jordan came, Kobe, LeBron. It has to be someone who can put the people in their seats. To be honest, it is Ja Morant.”



“He has the style, he has the look, it’s just that right now he doesn’t understand who he is and what is asked for him,” Gilbert added. “He might not be mentally ready to take on that challenge. Nobody has even asked him, ‘Do you wanna be the face?’ Coming into the draft, everyone was talking [about] Zion. He inherited this just by the style of his play. So the real question is asking him, ‘Do you actually wanna be the face of this league?&apos;”



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Morant needs to do plenty of soul-searching. He can either be the next face of the league and capitalize on his success, or he can throw everything away with that behavior.

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Gilbert Arenas makes shocking prediction about LeBron James' successor

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ja-morant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ja Morant</a> is not going through the best time right now. After being eliminated by the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> from the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Memphis Grizzlies</a> star guard posted a cryptic message on social media, alerting the fans and even the police.



The last weeks have not been the best for Ja Morant. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-and-NBA-players-suspended-because-of-guns-20230308-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">guard was suspended by the NBA for showing off a gun</a> during an Instagram live. He <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-reacts-to-NBA-suspension-with-Memphis-Grizzlies-20230304-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reacted to the news</a>, and of course the player was not comfortbale with the situation.


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This was the first alarm for the NBA. Now, after being eliminated from the 2023 Playoffs, Morant did it again. On his Instagram account, Ja posted several cryptic messages that alerted the police, so they had to check on the guard to see if everything was right.



<h2>Ja Morant alerts the police after cryptic social media posts</h2>



Ja Morant’s off-court behaviour has not been the best lately. After showing off a firearm on an Instagram live session, now he alarmed the police once again by posting images alongside cryptic messages.



Police from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee had to conduct a welfare check on Ja Morant this Wednesday, according to The Commerical Appeal. The guard posted phrases saying “Love ya ma,” “Love ya pops” and “You da greatest baby girl, love ya”, alongside pictures of each member of his family. The stories have already been deleted.



All those images alerted the police, NBA fans and, of course, his family. The last picture was of himself alongside the word “Bye”. Officers checked on Ja Morant and then the Sheriff’s Office released a statement about his status.



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote">“Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputies checked on Ja Morant at his residence this morning and he is fine. He advised us that he is taking a break from social media.”</blockquote>


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These were Morant’s first posts on his Instagram since being suspended by the NBA for displaying a firearm. The police were concerned about his health after these posts, so they reacted quickly to check on the guard.

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Ja Morant's cryptic message on social media alerts the police and NBA fans - Bolavip US

Ja Morant's cryptic message sounds off police alarms

Ja Morant's cryptic message on social media alerts the police and NBA fans

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Charles-Barkley-goes-at-Ja-Morant-over-his-offcourt-behavior-20230310-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ja Morant’s</a> behavior has been a major talking point around <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> circles for the past couple of months. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Memphis Grizzlies </a>star was suspended again for waving guns on social media.



People have debated whether he should or shouldn’t be suspended because of this. Whatever the case, some are worried about his attitude getting in the way of his promising career.



Morant was spotted throwing up gang signs, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/espn-insider-says-ja-morant-has-a-drinking-problem-20230516-BUS-1303.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">drinking tequila</a>, and waving guns, risking his 200+ million sneaker deal. That’s why Crips member Bricc Baby sent him a stern warning.



<h2>Crips Member Warns Ja Morant</h2>



“He ain’t f***ing with the gangland like that,” Bricc Baby told Cam Capone News. “You throwing them ‘Ns’ up, that’s gonna cost you. What you wanna do, pay the crips for the rest of your life? Because that’s gonna cost you.”



“Start being real with yourself,” Baby added. “You a basketball player. you want to come step into this field, we can show you a whole lot about this s***. Matter of fact, set up a meeting for me and Ja Morant, since he want to be a Crip. I bet you he don’t never show up, and it’s on some friendly s***.”



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<h2>Crips Member Wants To Meet With Morant</h2>



Notably, Bricc then doubled down on his take by urging Morant to meet him and discuss his attitude, adding that he doesn’t want any problems or has any sort of beef with him:



“Come on, Ja,” Bricc Baby said. “I just was pleading to you to stop gang-banging. You’re one in a million. You made it out, even if you didn’t come from, whatever, you made it against all this s*** against Black people.“



“Another pistol? Not another pistol. Come to LA and come holla at me, no beefing, no nothing. I wanna have a sit down with Ja Morant,” he added.



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Morant is too talented to waste his career with these kinds of things. He’s got a right to bear a weapon if he so chooses, but basketball should be first and foremost in his life.

Gang member sends Ja Morant a stern warning - Bolavip US

Gang member sends Ja Morant a stern warning

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> will most likely look to make an example out of<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Charles-Barkley-goes-at-Ja-Morant-over-his-offcourt-behavior-20230310-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Ja Morant</a>. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Memphis Grizzlies</a> star has been immature and reckless, constantly being spotted with firearms on social media.



Not even a first suspension and spending some time away from the team receiving counseling were enough for Morant to at least be more careful with his shenanigans on social media.



He could be looking at a 40+ game suspension. And while Morant’s recent history of erratic behavior,<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/espn-insider-says-ja-morant-has-a-drinking-problem-20230516-BUS-1303.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> drinking</a>, threats, and guns is more than worrisome, former NBA player JJ Redick believes people are just being hypocritical about the whole situation.



<h2>JJ Redick Rants About Ja Morant’s Potential Suspension</h2>



“Again, we can go back to the bad story of the incident of the teenager. Ja claimed self-defense; the teenager threw the ball to his face,” Redick started. “We can go to the incident at the mall where he yelled at a security guard— As far as we know, all of these incidents have been investigated, and no law has been broken.”



“I’m not condoning the behavior; I’m not saying there should be no punishment; there should be,” Redick continued. “You are the face of the league; you are representing the NBA, you are a role model to young kids, all of that. I don’t think half the season is the right answer.”



“And the last point I wanna make. If you bring this up, the gun on social media, you talk about consequences. In our country right now, gun culture is pervasive,” Redick said. “We have mass shooting after mass shooting, and nobody’s doing a damn thing about it. So I get why we’re so sensitive to this right now. But there’s no consequence for Greg Abbott [governor of Texas], telling his constituents to go buy more guns. And then we have mass shooting after mass shooting in Texas.”



“There are no consequences for elected Tenessee official to send out a Christmas card holding AR-15s with his young family. And then there’s a shooting in his very district. There’s no consequences to that. So why are we trying to lay down the hammer on a 23-year-old who didn’t break a law? Explain that to me,“ Redick concluded.



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Ja didn’t break any law, and he does have a right to own a gun; those points are fair. But two wrongs don’t make a right, and the NBA has the power to do something about what they can control.



They cannot control politics, they cannot control how polititians handle themselves. But what they can do is look to make an impact through their stars and role models.



The issue isn’t that Ja owns a gun. It’s not that he’s been involved in multiple physical altercations — with a teenager and a security guard who couldn’t even beat up an NBA player, not with actual thugs — it isn’t even that he blatantly lied and wasted his team’s and teammates’ time with that counseling.


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Ja signed up for this. Being a superstar comes with responsibilities; you can’t have without the other. You either follow those guidelines or can kiss your sponsors goodbye; it’s actually not that hard to understand.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies">Memphis Grizzlies</a> were eliminated early in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba-playoffs">NBA Playoffs</a> against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Stephen-Curry-gets-real-on-the-tension-between-Warriors-and-Lakers-20230511-0025.html">Los Angeles Lakers</a>. However, that has only been one of their problems lately because <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-reacts-to-NBA-suspension-with-Memphis-Grizzlies-20230304-0029.html">Ja Morant</a> has added more tension to the team.



Memphis had great hopes with him leading them into a promising future, but his issues off the court this season certainly created a bad atmosphere. Individually, he wasn’t even selected for any of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/All-NBA-First-Team-2023-Joel-Embiid-headlines-Steph-Curry-among-the-biggest-snubs-20230510-0044.html">All-NBA rosters</a>.


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Morant was suspended for eight games during the season for an incident involving a gun. Now it was his own franchise who decided to act after another episode of that type. “We are aware of the social media video involving Ja Morant. He is suspended from all team activities pending league review. We have no further comment at this time”, the Grizzlies said in a statement.



<h2>Ja Morant’s statement about his latest incident</h2>



His team didn’t have a choice but to suspend him after repeating the same mistake. Morant’s future seems very unclear at this point, although a lengthy suspension is rumored to be going his way next season. He at least decided to accept what he did in a statement.



“I know I’ve disappointed a lot of people who have supported me. This is a journey and I recognize there is more work to do. My words may not mean much right now, but I take full accountability for my actions. I’m committed to continuing to work on myself”, Morant said according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN on Tuesday night.

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Grizzlies' Ja Morant addresses his recent suspension with a statement

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Charles-Barkley-goes-at-Ja-Morant-over-his-offcourt-behavior-20230310-0015.html">Ja Morant</a> continues to be a talking point around <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>circles, and not for his stellar play for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Memphis Grizzlies.</a> Former players, fans, and TV pundits are worried about him.



Morant was suspended from all team activities after flashing a gun — again — on Instagram live. This comes just months after he apologized and vowed to be better after his first suspension.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> beat his team in the first round, so he’s obviously entitled to some fun. However, ESPN’s Bomani Jones is worried he might actually have a drinking problem.



<h2>Bomani Jones: Ja Morant May Have A Drinking Problem</h2>



“Look, I saw one of the videos of him hitting that bottle, alright, I seen multiple videos of him hitting those bottles,” Bomani Jones said on his Just Get It Done podcast. “It is unfair and irresponsible to diagnose someone as an alcoholic from a distance, as someone who is A, untrained to do that and B, isn’t around him close enough. That is unfair.“



“However, I know how difficult it is to drink tequila at the rate that young man would guzzle tequila from that bottle. All I’m saying is you can only do that with practice, and the level of practice it requires to consume tequila at the rate that I’ve seen him consume tequila? Healthy people can’t do that in my viewing experience,” Jones continued.



“So yeah, good for you Grizzlies you came out here ‘Oh, we’re gonna suspend him!’ Okay, yall gotta much harder work to do than this,“ he concluded.



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The problem with Ja is not that he owns one — or multiple guns. It’s not that his friends record him flashing guns, either. The problem is that he’s not taking his career seriously, and he might flush it down the drain in no time.

ESPN insider says Ja Morant has a drinking problem - Bolavip US

ESPN insider says Ja Morant has a drinking problem

Ja Morant is in trouble again. After the Grizzlies were eliminated by the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> led by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, Memphis’ franchise player started his period of vacation and he’s been involved in a new controversy thanks to another social media flop. It’s the second episode of this kind in a span of just two months.



During the first days of March, after a game against the Denver Nuggets, Ja Morant&nbsp;was officially suspended after he started an Instagram Live while being at&nbsp;a nightclub. He displayed a gun and was smiling while doing it. Morant promised it would never happen again.




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However, the problems off-the-court continue for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> star. Now, in a very similar situation, Ja Morant made another huge mistake on social media and the consequences could be enormous with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies">Memphis Grizzlies</a>. 



<h2>Ja Morant’s NBA career might be in danger after another social media incident</h2>



This Sunday, the Memphis Grizzlies officially suspended Ja Morant from all team activities after the player was seen, once again, showing a gun during an Instagram Live. 







Morant appeared singing inside a car with his friend, Davonte Pack, when he suddenly showed the weapon. His companion took notice of that and immediately moved the cell phone away. Nevertheless, the action had been caught on camera and was all over social media. The video was deleted. 



Two months after the first suspension, the NBA confirmed they’re reviewing the incident and a bigger suspension could be on the way. “We are aware of the social media post involving Ja Morant and are in the process of gathering more information,” was the statement by NBA spokesperson, Mike Bass.


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During the 2022-2023 season, Ja Morant was extraordinary averaging more than 26 points per game. Though he couldn’t lead the Grizzlies to a NBA championship, battling with a hand injury, at 23-years old Morant is a superstar. However, the problems off the court could derail his brilliant career.

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Why is Ja Morant suspended again? - Bolavip US

Why is Ja Morant suspended again?

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Memphis Grizzlies</a> can’t catch a break in the playoffs. Last season, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ja-morant" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ja Morant </a>suffered a knee injury vs. the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors.</a> This time, the superstar guard may not be available after injuring his right hand.
Morant isn’t an injury-prone player, but he’s missed plenty of time this season. His gun-related incident made the rounds around NBA circles, with multiple veterans reaching out to him with advice.
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-frightens-Grizzlies-fans-with-latest-update-about-his-hand-injury-20230416-0044.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Morant got counseling</a> and was able to come back in time for the playoffs. But after all he’s been through, he’s still clearly dealing with some complicated emotions, as he admitted after the injury.
<h2>Ja Morant Reacts To His Hand Injury</h2>
Morant was quite emotional when talking about the injury. He’s clearly still not 100% there, and all he wanted to take his focus off his off-court issues was to be on the floor and hoop with his teammates.
“[It is] tough, man, especially with everything I’ve been through pretty much this season,” Morant said after the game. “My main focus was to be out there for my guys. It’s another incident where that’s pretty much in jeopardy.”
“At this point, I’m not even surprised with how my life’s been going,” added Morant.“I don’t know, man. I’m just pretty much numb to everything now. It’s like I’m not even surprised. It’s one thing after another.”
<h2>His Availability Will Depend On How Much Pain He Can Tolerate</h2>
“I’m going to do anything to try to be out there for my team, be out there on the floor,” said Morant. “It’s pretty much how much I can tolerate. If I feel like I can go out there and be somewhat myself, I’ll probably play. But if not, I don’t want to do anything to hurt the team.”
 
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The Grizzlies know how to win without him, as they’ve gone 32-12 with Tyus Jones at PG dating back to last season. Still, let’s just hope we get to see all the best players on the court once they square off vs. the Lakers on Wednesday night.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Memphis Grizzlies</a> started their series against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> with the wrong foot. Losing Game 1 of the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba-playoffs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> Playoffs was tough for them, and, if it was not enough, now <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Insider-shares-concerning-update-on-Ja-Morant-20230314-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ja Morant has shared a frightening update</a> about his hand injury that the fans may not like at all.
During the entire regular <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> season, Memphis was one of the most dominant teams in the Western Conference. They ended in the second position with a 51-31 record, giving them a spot in the Playoffs.
 
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Despite having home-court advantage for their first game against the Lakers, the Grizzlies lost with a crushing 128-112 score. However, the worst part is that Morant’s availability for the second contest is not completely secure.
<h2>Ja Morant’s frightening answerabout his hand injury</h2>
Should the Grizzlies be worried about their series against the Lakers? Well, surprisingly they should. After losing the first game despite playing on Memphis, the team has received some frightening news about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ja-morant" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ja Morant’s</a> hand injury to increase that fear.
Midway through the fourth quarter of the match against Los Angeles, Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant had to exit the court due torough midair clash with Lakers’ <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Davis</a>, which ended in an awkward landing for the Memphis player.
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Morant was in clear pain while heading the locker room. Morant returned to the court, but he was unable to play again and watched his team lose against Lebron James and the Lakers.
While<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Grizzlies-coach-breaks-the-silence-on-Ja-Morants-return-20230310-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins</a> said that X-rays on Morant’s right hand came back negative, the guard told reporters that he’s in “a good bit of pain” and that his availability for the next game on Wednesday is “in jeopardy”.
 
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