NBA Hands Down Punishment on Ja Morant, Buddy Hield
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According to ESPN, the league issued a warning to Morant but is not planning to fine or suspend him in response to the finger gun gesture the two-time NBA All-Star directed toward the Golden State Wa...
USA Today |
Morant has twice been suspended by the league for showing a gun on social media.
Reuters |
The two-time All-Star was banned eight games without pay in March 2023 for brandishing a firearm in an Instagram Live video.
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A four-game losing streak has the Memphis Grizzlies in must-win mode with six games remaining this season. The Grizzlies have fallen to the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference standings after losing seven of their past eight games. A road game against the Miami Heat is the next chance to end that stretch on Thursday night (6:30 p.m., TNT).
Ja Morant does not appear interested in changing his ways. The Memphis Grizzlies star whipped out his finger guns celebration again on Thursday during a game against the Miami Heat, which might be a bit of an issue because the NBA reportedly issued a warning against him Wednesday for the same celebration.
The NBA issued warnings but no further penalties to Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield for their "finger gun" gestures during Tuesday's game, ESPN reported Thursday.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is under scrutiny for a gesture he made at the Golden State Warriors bench that could be construed as a person mimicking the shooting of a gun, late in the Warriors’ 134-125 victory Tuesday.
Morant has missed time this year due to a shoulder injury, as the Heat matchup is his 47th appearance out of 77 games. However, the Murray State alum's status may be in jeopardy for another reason going forward.
Ja Morant does another gun gesture in an NBA game two nights after getting into trouble and fans on social media cannot believe it.