March 15, 2023, 4:44 PM
March 15, 2023, 4:44 PM
The star Ja Morant received an eight-game ban on Wednesday without pay after appearing in a video showing a gun, and will be able to return to the courts as of March 20, the NBA reported.
The suspension of the Memphis Grizzlies star covers the five games in which he has been sidelined by franchise decision, plus three more scheduled for the rest of this week.
The All-Star point guard He is authorized to return to the courts on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks although, according to ESPN, his return could take a little longer while he regains competition form.
Morant was waived on March 4 by the Grizzlies.second ranked in the Western Conference, after a video that the player recorded himself was widely disseminated on social networks in a Glendale (Colorado) nightclub displaying a gun.
“Ja’s conduct was irresponsible, reckless and potentially very dangerous,” said cNBA omitted Adam Silver it’s a statement. “He also has serious consequences, given his huge following and his influence, especially among the young fans who admire him.”
Morant “has expressed sincere regret and remorse for his behavior,” said Silver, who met with the player Wednesday at the league headquarters in New York.
