Ja Morant releases statement: I want to apologize to the NBA, the Grizzlies and the city of Memphis
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Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant suspended 25 games for ‘intentionally and prominently’ waiving gun on social media
nba.nbcsports.com/2023/06/16/gri… – 12:08 PM
Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant suspended 25 games for ‘intentionally and prominently’ waiving gun on social media
nba.nbcsports.com/2023/06/16/gri… – 12:08 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Ja Morant is lucky that Adam Silver is the commissioner and not David Stern – 12:01 PM
Ja Morant is lucky that Adam Silver is the commissioner and not David Stern – 12:01 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension will cost him a lot more than just time on the court 💸 pic.twitter.com/kpBJTs3zWZ – 12:00 PM
Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension will cost him a lot more than just time on the court 💸 pic.twitter.com/kpBJTs3zWZ – 12:00 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ja Morant statement after receiving 25-game system w/o pay. #NBA pic.twitter.com/vQS7Z0Tt9Y – 12:00 PM
Ja Morant statement after receiving 25-game system w/o pay. #NBA pic.twitter.com/vQS7Z0Tt9Y – 12:00 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant for the first 25 games of the 2023-24 season after the NBA announced his suspension (story via @DamichaelC)
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 11:58 AM
The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant for the first 25 games of the 2023-24 season after the NBA announced his suspension (story via @DamichaelC)
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 11:58 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
This NBA offseason already started crazy…
-Zion’s trade rumors
-Bradley Beal’s trade en route
-Michael Jordan sold the Hornets
-Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension
This summer will be WILD! #NBA – 11:56 AM
This NBA offseason already started crazy…
-Zion’s trade rumors
-Bradley Beal’s trade en route
-Michael Jordan sold the Hornets
-Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension
This summer will be WILD! #NBA – 11:56 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Ja Morant suspension: Grizzlies star to miss first 25 games of 2023-24 season for second gun-related incident
cbssports.com/nba/news/ja-mo… – 11:55 AM
Ja Morant suspension: Grizzlies star to miss first 25 games of 2023-24 season for second gun-related incident
cbssports.com/nba/news/ja-mo… – 11:55 AM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Statement from Nike on Ja Morant: “We are pleased that Ja is taking accountability and prioritizing his well-being. We will continue to support him on and off the court.” – 11:54 AM
Statement from Nike on Ja Morant: “We are pleased that Ja is taking accountability and prioritizing his well-being. We will continue to support him on and off the court.” – 11:54 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
I don’t understand people who are trashing Ja Morant for how his statement is worded. What did you expect? Slang and curse words? – 11:48 AM
I don’t understand people who are trashing Ja Morant for how his statement is worded. What did you expect? Slang and curse words? – 11:48 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
The NBA has suspended Ja Morant for 25 games. pic.twitter.com/yETACxwmFE – 11:34 AM
The NBA has suspended Ja Morant for 25 games. pic.twitter.com/yETACxwmFE – 11:34 AM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Important note on Ja Morant suspension: it’s a minimum of a 25 game suspension.
It can stretch longer if he doesn’t meet conditions set by NBA to return. Adam Silver said he’ll be in a program that “addresses the circumstances that led him to repeat this destructive behavior.” – 11:31 AM
Important note on Ja Morant suspension: it’s a minimum of a 25 game suspension.
It can stretch longer if he doesn’t meet conditions set by NBA to return. Adam Silver said he’ll be in a program that “addresses the circumstances that led him to repeat this destructive behavior.” – 11:31 AM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
In case you were wondering about the date Ja Morant might return to the court, the Memphis Grizzlies played their 25th game on Dec. 7 last season. – 11:29 AM
In case you were wondering about the date Ja Morant might return to the court, the Memphis Grizzlies played their 25th game on Dec. 7 last season. – 11:29 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: NBA suspends Grizzlies star Ja Morant for 25 games for second gun video @mollyhc @ggarciaroberts @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/06… – 11:25 AM
Story: NBA suspends Grizzlies star Ja Morant for 25 games for second gun video @mollyhc @ggarciaroberts @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/06… – 11:25 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“For Ja, basketball needs to take a backseat at this time.”
NBA commissioner Adam Silver shared his opinion on Ja Morant’s priorities as part of his decision to suspend the Grizzlies star for 25 games 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/v96CBxNtjA – 11:25 AM
“For Ja, basketball needs to take a backseat at this time.”
NBA commissioner Adam Silver shared his opinion on Ja Morant’s priorities as part of his decision to suspend the Grizzlies star for 25 games 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/v96CBxNtjA – 11:25 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdot
NBA suspends Ja Morant for 25 games to start the season nj.com/sports/2023/06… – 11:24 AM
Now on @njdot
NBA suspends Ja Morant for 25 games to start the season nj.com/sports/2023/06… – 11:24 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Ja Morant knows how to issue an apology, I’ll give him that. I mean, he doesn’t seem to follow through on it in the slightest to this point, but the words sound good. – 11:20 AM
Ja Morant knows how to issue an apology, I’ll give him that. I mean, he doesn’t seem to follow through on it in the slightest to this point, but the words sound good. – 11:20 AM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
The 25-game Ja Morant suspension will cost $7.6M.
$304,545 for every game missed
Morant is entering year 1 of a $194M rookie max extension that he signed last July. – 11:13 AM
The 25-game Ja Morant suspension will cost $7.6M.
$304,545 for every game missed
Morant is entering year 1 of a $194M rookie max extension that he signed last July. – 11:13 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
NBA suspends Ja Morant for 25 games eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 11:13 AM
NBA suspends Ja Morant for 25 games eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 11:13 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
25 game suspension for Ja Morant, coupled with this strong statement from NBA commissioner Adam Silver pic.twitter.com/Ur3unecoJK – 11:07 AM
25 game suspension for Ja Morant, coupled with this strong statement from NBA commissioner Adam Silver pic.twitter.com/Ur3unecoJK – 11:07 AM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
25 games for Ja Morant. He’ll be ineligible for regular season awards and must meet conditional thresholds upon returning to play.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 11:07 AM
25 games for Ja Morant. He’ll be ineligible for regular season awards and must meet conditional thresholds upon returning to play.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 11:07 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
In announcing Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension, NBA commissioner Adam Silver says “prior to his return to play, [Morant] will be required to formulate and fulfill a program with the league that directly addresses the circumstances that led him to repeat this destructive behavior.” – 11:05 AM
In announcing Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension, NBA commissioner Adam Silver says “prior to his return to play, [Morant] will be required to formulate and fulfill a program with the league that directly addresses the circumstances that led him to repeat this destructive behavior.” – 11:05 AM
Adi Joseph @AdiJoseph
We conducted a staff poll on the 20 best NBA Draft prospects since LeBron James … Ja Morant and Zion Williamson did indeed make the list: cbssports.com/nba/news/ranki…
(@AdamFinkelstein, @GaryParrishCBS, @MattNorlander, @bradbotkincbs and @DavidWCobb all voted along with me.) – 11:03 AM
We conducted a staff poll on the 20 best NBA Draft prospects since LeBron James … Ja Morant and Zion Williamson did indeed make the list: cbssports.com/nba/news/ranki…
(@AdamFinkelstein, @GaryParrishCBS, @MattNorlander, @bradbotkincbs and @DavidWCobb all voted along with me.) – 11:03 AM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
NBA announced today that Grizzlies Ja Morant has been suspended 25 games without pay for conduct detrimental to the league. – 11:03 AM
NBA announced today that Grizzlies Ja Morant has been suspended 25 games without pay for conduct detrimental to the league. – 11:03 AM
Steve Aschburner @AschNBA
Memphis guard Ja Morant suspended from the first 25 games of 2023-24 NBA season for conduct detrimental to the league.
(I honestly thought it might be up to 15 games more.) pic.twitter.com/EJzgSOoAj5 – 11:02 AM
Memphis guard Ja Morant suspended from the first 25 games of 2023-24 NBA season for conduct detrimental to the league.
(I honestly thought it might be up to 15 games more.) pic.twitter.com/EJzgSOoAj5 – 11:02 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
NBA announces 25 game suspension for Ja Morant’s second gun video.
Adam Silver called video “alarming and disconcerting” & said: “The potential for other young people to emulate Ja’s conduct is particularly concerning… For Ja, basketball needs to take a backseat at this time.” – 11:01 AM
NBA announces 25 game suspension for Ja Morant’s second gun video.
Adam Silver called video “alarming and disconcerting” & said: “The potential for other young people to emulate Ja’s conduct is particularly concerning… For Ja, basketball needs to take a backseat at this time.” – 11:01 AM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
The NBA dropping the Ja Morant suspension at noon ET instead of in the late afternoon on this summer Friday is very nice and neighborly – 11:01 AM
The NBA dropping the Ja Morant suspension at noon ET instead of in the late afternoon on this summer Friday is very nice and neighborly – 11:01 AM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
The NBA found that Ja Morant “intentionally and prominently displayed a gun” in his Instagram Live video. The league said Morant will have to meet “certain conditions” before he can return to play after his 25 game suspension. – 11:01 AM
The NBA found that Ja Morant “intentionally and prominently displayed a gun” in his Instagram Live video. The league said Morant will have to meet “certain conditions” before he can return to play after his 25 game suspension. – 11:01 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Adam Silver on Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension: “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.” pic.twitter.com/1xcv42yu9l – 11:01 AM
Adam Silver on Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension: “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.” pic.twitter.com/1xcv42yu9l – 11:01 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Adam Silver statement on Ja Morant pic.twitter.com/JqAVqggyDs – 11:00 AM
Adam Silver statement on Ja Morant pic.twitter.com/JqAVqggyDs – 11:00 AM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
NBA’s full statement on the Ja Morant suspension: pic.twitter.com/F1p3nM1Qle – 11:00 AM
NBA’s full statement on the Ja Morant suspension: pic.twitter.com/F1p3nM1Qle – 11:00 AM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
25-game suspension for Ja Morant, with conditions set for his return pic.twitter.com/uTbu4ya6dd – 11:00 AM
25-game suspension for Ja Morant, with conditions set for his return pic.twitter.com/uTbu4ya6dd – 11:00 AM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
The NBA dropping the Ja Morant suspension at noon ET instead of in the late afternoon on this summer Friday is very nice and neighborly. – 11:00 AM
The NBA dropping the Ja Morant suspension at noon ET instead of in the late afternoon on this summer Friday is very nice and neighborly. – 11:00 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
NBA says Ja Morant will also be required to meet certain conditions before he returns to play and will be ineligible to participate in any public league or team activities, including preseason games, during the course of his suspension. – 10:59 AM
NBA says Ja Morant will also be required to meet certain conditions before he returns to play and will be ineligible to participate in any public league or team activities, including preseason games, during the course of his suspension. – 10:59 AM
RJ Marquez @KSATRJ
The NBA suspends Memphis guard Ja Morant for the first 25 games of the upcoming season. pic.twitter.com/p9drGclC7i – 10:59 AM
The NBA suspends Memphis guard Ja Morant for the first 25 games of the upcoming season. pic.twitter.com/p9drGclC7i – 10:59 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
NBA announces 25-game suspension for Ja Morant. “For Ja, basketball needs to take a backseat at this time,” commissioner Adam Silver says in statement. Full announcement: pic.twitter.com/EtUsqq6gUX – 10:59 AM
NBA announces 25-game suspension for Ja Morant. “For Ja, basketball needs to take a backseat at this time,” commissioner Adam Silver says in statement. Full announcement: pic.twitter.com/EtUsqq6gUX – 10:59 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Full NBA press release Re: Ja Morant suspension pic.twitter.com/ZhaJeiCqzU – 10:59 AM
Full NBA press release Re: Ja Morant suspension pic.twitter.com/ZhaJeiCqzU – 10:59 AM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The NBA announced the following suspension for Ja Morant: pic.twitter.com/sgTgYconnh – 10:58 AM
The NBA announced the following suspension for Ja Morant: pic.twitter.com/sgTgYconnh – 10:58 AM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
NBA release on Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension: pic.twitter.com/R5CU2c1ecC – 10:58 AM
NBA release on Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension: pic.twitter.com/R5CU2c1ecC – 10:58 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Ja Morant is very lucky David Stern is not @NBA Commissioner. – 10:57 AM
Ja Morant is very lucky David Stern is not @NBA Commissioner. – 10:57 AM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Ja Morant suspendido por 25 partidos. Estará de vuelta en la primera semana de diciembre. A ver si @MemGRIZZ juega el día de Navidad.
Le costará $10.2 millones, a menos que de haber apelación exitosa, la reduzcan.
¿Poca cosa, excesiva o la sanción justa? pic.twitter.com/0scouLcRbR – 10:56 AM
Ja Morant suspendido por 25 partidos. Estará de vuelta en la primera semana de diciembre. A ver si @MemGRIZZ juega el día de Navidad.
Le costará $10.2 millones, a menos que de haber apelación exitosa, la reduzcan.
¿Poca cosa, excesiva o la sanción justa? pic.twitter.com/0scouLcRbR – 10:56 AM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant 25 games. Memphis will be without the two-time all-star for almost a third of next season. Huge news. – 10:53 AM
The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant 25 games. Memphis will be without the two-time all-star for almost a third of next season. Huge news. – 10:53 AM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will be suspended for 25 games to start the 2023-24 season, sources say. – 10:53 AM
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will be suspended for 25 games to start the 2023-24 season, sources say. – 10:53 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant 25 games to start the 2023-2024 season. pic.twitter.com/EGKRU7WqwO – 10:52 AM
ESPN Sources: The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant 25 games to start the 2023-2024 season. pic.twitter.com/EGKRU7WqwO – 10:52 AM
More on this storyline
Shams Charania: League office found Morant intentionally and prominently displayed a gun while in a car on May 13, the second such occurrence over three months. NBA: “Morant wielded the firearm while knowing that he was being recorded and that the recording was being live streamed…” -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / June 16, 2023