Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is out 25 games starting the 2023-24 season, the NBA announced Friday.
The league suspended Morant for flashing a gun a second time during a social media video.Below is the following statement by the NBA:
In response to the news, Ja Morant also released this statement:The following has been released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/dzDSb4uCk3
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) June 16, 2023
Morant’s first suspension for a similar incident was 8 games.Ja Morant statement: pic.twitter.com/KJCxTVEIRj
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 16, 2023
Meanwhile, the NBA Player’s Association pushed back on the suspension, saying it was “excessive and inappropriate.”
Read the full statement below:
The National Basketball Players Association is unhappy with the length of Ja Morant’s suspension and the arbitrary nature of the conditions for his return. “We believe it’s excessive and inappropriate for a number of reasons…” NBPA Executive Director Tamika Tremaglio says. pic.twitter.com/HVhFYSELne
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 16, 2023
