The NBA announced Friday that Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has received a 25-game suspension for «conduct detrimental to the league» following an investigation into a second incident in which he appeared brandishing a weapon on social media. .
The league said Friday that Morant would be suspended without pay immediately. The suspension will remain in effect for the first 25 games of the 2023 season.
«Ja Morant’s decision to resume carrying a firearm on social media is alarming and disconcerting given his similar conduct in March for which he has already been suspended eight games,» NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said.
«The potential for other youth to emulate Ja’s conduct is particularly troubling. Under these circumstances, we believe a 25-game suspension is appropriate and makes it clear that reckless and irresponsible behavior with weapons will not be tolerated.»
«For Ja, basketball needs to take a backseat at this point. Prior to his return to the game, he will be required to formulate and comply with a program with the league that directly addresses the circumstances that led him to repeat this destructive behavior.»
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