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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant (Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been suspended eight games without pay by the league for live streaming a video on Instagram in which he can be seen holding a firearm at a Denver-area nightclub earlier this month.
The sanction came after Morant met with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver in New York to discuss the 23-year-old’s actions. The two-time All-Star previously said he planned to take some “time away” and apologized for the incident.
“Ja’s actions were irresponsible, reckless and potentially extremely dangerous,” Silver said in a statement announcing the suspension.
“It also has serious consequences because of his large following and influence, especially among young fans who look up to him.
“He expressed his sincere regret and remorse for his actions. Ja has also made it clear to me that he has learned from this incident and that he understands his obligations and responsibilities to the Memphis Grizzlies and the broader NBA community beyond his play on the court.
The league’s investigation into the March 4 incident did not conclude that the gun belonged to Morant, was brought to the nightclub or was shown to him in the short term.
The investigation also did not find that Morant had a gun while traveling with the team or at NBA facilities. Colorado authorities did not find sufficient cause to charge Morant with a crime.
Morant is averaging 27.1 points, 8.2 assists and 6.0 rebounds in 53 games this season for the Grizzlies, who are currently second in the Western Conference.
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