Ja Morant was suspended by the Grizzlies for the next two games, Sunday against the Clippers and Tuesday against the Lakers.
Morant case
The player was seen on Instagram live brandishing a gun early Saturday morning, leading to an investigation by the NBA and a subsequent suspension by the team. While the point guard is away from the team, Tyus Jones should start. Fantasy managers should expect Morant to return Thursday against the Warriors.
NBA investigates Ja Morant
The extra-sports actions of I Morant they do not go unnoticed. The Grizzlies player, accused a few months ago of hitting a minor in a basketball game, will be investigated by the NBA for showing a gun during an Instagram live at a strip club.
The 23-year-old point guard was shirtless in a nightclub during the live broadcast on this social platform. During the broadcast, shirtless women could be seen passing from behind. This event does not come alone, since last week a police report came out where, allegedly, he pointed a knife at a 17-year-old teenager in Tennessee.
The clip at the strip club instantly went viral, being posted all over social media. The NBA has decided to open an investigation, according to Shams Charania, a journalist for The Athletic and Adrian Wojnarowski, from ESPN.
NBA spokesman Mike Bass did not hesitate to comment on the matter: “We are aware of the social media posts involving Ja Morant and are investigating.” The Grizzlies star has been more in the spotlight for off-field actions than on-court moments in recent months and the league will take action on the matter.
