On Tuesday, a Tennessee judge ruled in favor of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, recognizing that he acted in self-defense during an incident in July 2022. This decision relates to a lawsuit brought against Morant by then-17-year-old Joshua Hollaway, whom Morant admitted to punching during a pickup basketball game dispute. …
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Shoulder Injury Benches Ja Morant for the Season After Only Nine Games Post-Suspension
In the nine games of Ja Morant‘s comeback post-suspension, he managed to accomplish some impressive feats, such as scoring a game-winning shot in his debut match, executing a dunk on the 7’4″ Victor Wembanyama, and instilling hope among Memphis Grizzlies fans that the team could make it to the play-in …
Read More »Ja Morant Hits Buzzer-Beater To Beat The Pelicans In First Game Back from Suspension
The best Christmas gift that a Memphis Grizzlies fan could receive came just ahead of the holiday season. Ja Morant stunned in his return from a 25-game suspension. The comeback seemed slim, with the Grizzlies down 60-36 in the second quarter. It was a discouraging start for a team under .500 that had lost …
Read More »Ja Morant Expected to Return Tonight Following 25-Game Suspension
The wait is finally over. The high-flying guard and franchise cornerstone of the Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morant, is set to make his long-awaited return following his twenty-five-game suspension. The Memphis team is in dire need of their point guard’s presence and his best mental and physical performance on the court. …
Read More »Ja Morant Takes Stand In Assault Case, Says He Punched Teenager In Self-Defense
Ja Morant recently took the stand in court, recounting an incident from last year when he struck a young teenager in the face during a casual pickup game. During his testimony, Morant revealed that the teenager made physical contact by bumping him in the chest, clenching his fists, and getting into …
Read More »Ja Morant’s Dad Speaks Out About His Son’s Suspension: ‘He Got In Trouble Because Of His Decisions’
Tee Morant, the father of Grizzlies star Ja Morant addressed his son’s off-court troubles while talking to a group of youth basketball players in New Orleans. Tee Morant made a visit to the Up Next Elite Camp, where he was asked about how to handle when people are talking about …
Read More »Ja Morant’s “Everything is Being Noted” Tweet Gets Misconstrued as Twitter Users Roast the NBA Star’s Past Troubles With Firearms
Ja Morant has stayed out of the press and off Instagram Live for about two months after being caught flashing a gun for the second time this year. A confusing situation for the general public. Ja is one of the most popular and talented players in the league and has …
Read More »Ja Morant And Camp Reportedly Believe The NBA is “Out to Get Them” Following 25 Game Suspension
Ja Morant and his supporters believe that the NBA is out to get him after the Memphis Grizzlies star was suspended for 25 games. On Friday, his suspension was made public after it was discovered that he brandished a gun on Instagram Live for the second time last month. According …
Read More »Nike Gives Update On Ja Morant Endorsement Deal
Nike is sticking with Ja Morant, despite his latest suspension. In a statement following Adam Silver’s announcement that Morant would be suspended 25 games for brandishing a gun on Instagram Live, Nike issued a statement saying they won’t cut ties with the Memphis Grizzlies superstar. “We are pleased that Ja is taking accountability and …
Read More »Ja Morant Hit With 25-Game Suspension, Adam Silver Calls His Actions “Alarming”
Ja Morant and his fans have finally learned his punishment following his second gun-flashing incident. The NBA has kept its promise to unveil Morant’s punishment only after the Finals were complete, slapping him with a 25-game no-pay suspension. The 2023-2024 season will kick off without Morant due to his “detrimental” …
Read More »Ja Morant’s Punishment To Be Announced After NBA Finals [Video]
Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies won’t be disciplined until after the NBA Finals. On Thursday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver opened up about the NBA’s investigation into the Morant situation. He said the league has “uncovered a fair amount of additional information” and “probably could have brought it to a …
Read More »Police Did A Welfare Check on Ja Morant After Cryptic ‘Bye’ Post On Instagram
Fans of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant were concerned about a mysterious post he shared to social media on Wednesday, in which he said, “Bye.” The series of story posts read: “Love ya ma. Love ya pop. You da greatest baby girl love ya. Bye.” The post has since been …
Read More »Ja Morant Breaks Silence Following Suspension For Flashing Gun in Video For the Second Time This Year
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant says that he is taking “full accountability” for flashing a gun online for the second time this year. “I know I’ve disappointed a lot of people who have supported me,” the 23-year-old said Tuesday, via Adrian Wojnarowski,. “This is a journey, and I recognize there …
Read More »Shannon Sharpe Doesn’t Blame Ja Morant For His Gun-Related Incident But The People Enabling Him: “Are Y’all Gonna Be The Treasurer Of That GoFundMe Account?” [Video]
Shannon Sharpe is unfazed by Ja Morant displaying a gun on an Instagram Live video but blames the people around him for enabling his antics. Following Morant’s initial gun-related incident in March, Sharpe claimed that it would require tangible actions to bring about a shift in the perception of the …
Read More »Ja Morant ‘Suspended From All Team Activities’ After Flashing Gun On IG Live
Ja Morant has been suspended from all team activities by the Memphis Grizzlies after a video surfaced of him brandishing a gun on Instagram Live. “We are aware of the social media video involving Ja Morant,” the team said in a statement on Sunday. “He is suspended from all team activities …
Read More »Ja Morant Appears To Flash Gun On IG Live Just Two Months After Suspension [Video]
Ja Morant is once again facing backlash after a video surfaced of him flashing a gun on Instagram Live, just months after he was suspended eight games for the exact same thing. The video shows Morant sitting in a car with another person listening to NBA YoungBoy. As the camera pans …
Read More »NBA Star Ja Morant Files A Countersuit Against Teen Who Accused Him Of Assault
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has submitted a legal claim in response to the lawsuit filed by a teenager suing him over assault, slander, and battery. On Wednesday, a lawsuit was filed against 18-year-old Joshua Holloway, claiming he has harmed Morant’s public image. The suit adds that Holloway has …
Read More »Grizzlies Star Ja Morant Opens Up About Why He Entered Counseling Program, Denies Having Alcohol Problem [Video]
Ja Morant denies that he went to a counseling program for drinking problems after the NBA determined that he was intoxicated when he flashed a gun on Instagram. After rejoining the Grizzlies earlier this week, Morant was asked if alcohol played a role in his eight-game suspension. “Never had an …
Read More »Coaches Hopeful That Ja Morant Will Play in Wednesday’s Game After Returning From Three-Week Suspension
Ja Morant may return to the court with the Grizzlies on Wednesday following his three-week gun video suspension. On Monday, his coach, Taylor Jenkins, described it as “a good first day back” and added that Ja addressed his teammates and coaches when he returned. After his most recent controversy, Morant …
Read More »Ja Morant Suspension Cost NLE Choppa A Powerade Commercial Placement
The fallout from Ja Morant’s suspension has affected more than just the Memphis Grizzlies star. TMZ reports that NLE Choppa lost a Powerade commercial placement over the brand’s canceled ad campaign that featured Morant. The campaign was set to kick off during the NCAA’s “March Madness” and featured NLE Choppa’s new single “Mo Up Front.” The commercial was …
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