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Ja Morant has found himself facing quite a bit of criticism lately. After reports surfaced suggesting that Morant had threatened a mall security guard and attacked a 17-year-old boy while pulling a gun on him, he made things even worse by flashing a pistol on his Instagram Live shortly after the Memphis Grizzlies lost to […]

Ja Morant has been making headlines for the wrong reasons of late after being seen on social media waving a gun on a live stream. The Memphis Grizzlies star has seen his public image take a beating – and for good reason. His most recent transgression landed him a suspension from the Grizzlies that is […]

Basketball isn’t a priority at the moment for Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, who will be away from the team for at least two games for reasons stemming from a controversial Instagram Live session in which he was seemingly seen displaying a gun. Ja Morant has already apologized for his actions and also took […]

When a past offender comments on another person with potential legal problems, they are immediately thrust into a no-win situation. They can admonish the individual and then receive “Look who’s talking” type of retorts. Or they can take a more empathetic approach and be barraged with “Why am I not surprised” replies. Gilbert Arenas is […]

It’s been quite a week for Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant, who will be away from the team for at least two games after igniting controversy yet again by flashing a gun during an Instagram Live session. Ja Morant’s troublesome behavior off the court is seen by many as being directly influenced by […]

Ja Morant is in free fall following a whirlwind last few days. The Memphis Grizzlies star has been suspended at least two games after allegedly brandishing a gun on an Instagram Live while shirtless at a nightclub. NFL Hall of Famer and Fox Sports personality Shannon Sharpe was not afraid to stir the pot. “Anything […]

Within a matter of days, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant went from one of the most loved players in the Association to a downright problem. All his issues came to a head on Saturday when the All-Star was suspended for a minimum of two games after showing off a gun on IG Live Friday night […]

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant has been suspended for two games after posting a video of himself holding a firearm on social media and the reaction around the league has been what you would expect. There is the familiar chorus of Morant critics who believe that Ja is trying to make himself seem like […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant received no shortage of reactions following his Instagram Live gun incident on Friday night/Saturday morning. Former star wide receiver Dez Bryant sent Morant a long and passionate message on Twitter following the incident. “if you know and love @JaMorant put your arms around him and tell him the truth… Ja […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant has issued a statement after being seen flashing a gun on Instagram Live in the wee hours of Saturday morning. “I take full responsibility for my actions last night. I’m sorry to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis and the entire Grizzlies organization for letting you […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ superstar Ja Morant has deactivated his social media accounts following his Instagram Live gun controversy. Morant was suspended two games by the NBA for the incident. The league is continuing to look into the situation and gather further details. Ja Morant has deactivated his Twitter and IG accounts 👀 pic.twitter.com/AvGicgQ2tY — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

Let’s keep our fingers crossed this is the Memphis Grizzlies’ rock-bottom. Mere minutes after Memphis announced that Ja Morant would be “away from the team” for at least the next two games amid more off-court drama, Brandon Clarke’s agent old ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski the Grizzlies’ reserve big man has suffered a torn Achilles tendon and […]

Ja Morant has come under fire quite frequently as of late, and his actions have finally caught up to him. After flashing a gun on his Instagram Live early on Saturday morning, the Memphis Grizzlies opted to suspend Morant for at least two games, further adding to the string of drama that has surrounded Morant […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is facing repercussions for his actions. On Friday night, the guard flashed a gun on an Instagram Live video and as a result, the team has suspended him for the next two games at the very least: Statement from the Memphis Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/CLB2TG5nnI — Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) March 4, 2023 […]

Ja Morant found himself in the headlines once again for unsavory reasons. This time around, the Memphis Grizzlies star is in trouble for brandishing a gun while he was live on Instagram. Morant was also in a strip club during the Live when he showed his gun. It’s not a good look for him, especially […]

Another day, another controversy for Ja Morant. The Memphis Grizzlies star has been in hot water over the last few months for his questionable decisions off the court (most of which involve a gun or are related to guns). Recently, Morant got in trouble after allegations of him punching a minor and threatening a mall […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have dealt with a lot of drama on the court this season, and now they are dealing with quite a bit of it off the court as well. Ja Morant has faced some disturbing allegations that involve him threatening a mall security guard and beating up a 17-year old, and now he […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant came into Friday’s game against the Denver Nuggets with an oddly unfamiliar look. The All-Star point guard recently sustained a nasal fracture, which required him to wear a protective face mask during the game. Here’s a look at Ja dawning his brand-new facial accessory: Masked Ja Morant 🎭🔥 pic.twitter.com/1WaszxiS8B — […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has not been in the news for great reasons this season but with the All-Star averaging 27.1 points and 8.2 assists per game, the Grizzlies’ offensive engine hasn’t missed a beat since his breakout season in 2021-22. Furthermore, while Morant was not the picture of perfect health in 2021-22 […]

We have a big one coming up on Friday night. The two top teams in the Western Conference battle for supremacy as the top-seeded Denver Nuggets host Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies, who currently occupy the second spot out West. The Nuggets have already submitted their injury report, and Denver fans will be glad […]

Ja Morant had the basketball world buzzing again on Wednesday, but it was all for the wrong reasons. The Memphis Grizzlies superstar has been dragged into what has become a full-blown scandal that involves allegations of punching a 17-year-old boy in the face multiple times and also flashing a gun at him. Morant’s camp has […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been embroiled in controversy once again. After making headlines for his involvement in an altercation after a game against the Indiana Pacers earlier this season, additional allegations surfaced against the 23-year-old on Wednesday. Morant is accused of threatening and violent behavior at a mall last summer, as well as […]

Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins has thrown his support behind Ja Morant in the wake of accusations about violent behavior towards a teen from the franchise star. Morant was accused of separate encounters with a 17-year-old, which included him allegedly punching the boy in the head and revealing a gun to him shortly thereafter. Morant […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been accused of two encounters with a 17-year-old boy, including allegedly beating up the boy and pointing a gun at him, and by no surprise this has grabbed the attention of NBA fans. On Twitter, fans have been reacting in shock to the details that have emerged. One person […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has made plenty of headlines recently. His play on the court has been terrific, including a triple-double on Tuesday night in the victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the Grizzlies’ star point guard is facing some legal issues. In a new report that dropped on Wednesday, Morant is facing […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant signed a new endorsement deal to become the new face of Powerade, according to Kim Bhasin of Bloomberg news. “Once the opportunity came up, I accepted,” Ja Morant said, via Bhasin. “It was something I really couldn’t pass up. It’s big-time.” This is the biggest marketing blitz in the brand’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers did not have LeBron James or D’Angelo Russell on Tuesday night as both stars were forced to sit out their matchup against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies due to respective injuries. Unsurprisingly, the shorthanded Lakers struggled at the hands of the Grizzlies, and it resulted in a 121-109 win for […]

Ja Morant just destroyed the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday with a monster triple-double. The Memphis Grizzlies star was simply unstoppable, attacking the basket constantly as the Purple and Gold offered little to no resistance at all. Just how unstoppable was Ja during the game? Well, he actually made history with his incredible […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt a tough blow on Monday after LeBron James’ injury status for their upcoming clash against Ja Morant and the Grizzlies was revealed. LeBron played through a foot injury in LA’s win against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, but he is now headed to the sidelines for Tuesday’s game due […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to take on Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday in what should be a marquee matchup in the Western Conference. Unfortunately for the Lakers, they will need to try and get a win at the FedEx forum without LeBron James. LeBron James injury status vs. Grizzlies LeBron […]

There’s about a month and half left until the NBA regular season concludes and the playoffs begin. Most of the Western Conference powers made key additions to their teams at the NBA trade deadline and now that the All-Star Break is in the rearview, everyone’s sights are set on the final stretch and gearing up […]

If you are going to ask Jayson Tatum and Donovan Mitchell who among the NBA’s young superstars talk trash the most, they agree that it’s just one of these two: Ja Morant and Luka Doncic. Tatum and Mitchell revealed as much in an interview with Malika Andrews of ESPN during the All-Star Weekend, pointing at […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (39-19) returned to action after the All-Star break in a home contest against the Memphis Grizzlies (35-23). In one of the weirdest and craziest games of their season, the Sixers came back from a 17-point deficit and a miserable first half to win 110-105. Let’s break down the Sixers’ incredible win over the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are aiming for no less than an NBA championship this season. They currently have the second-best win-loss record in the Western Conference, but they have also lost six of their last 10 games. They are still led by superstar Ja Morant, though his shooting splits have dipped a little bit this season. […]

Ja Morant has been leading the Memphis Grizzlies to new heights this season, and unsurprisingly earned the second All-Star selection of his career. And while that’s impressive in its own right, Morant didn’t stop there when it came to adding to his list of individual achievements, as he also saw a pair of his signature […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have transitioned from one of the most highly-touted young teams in the league to a real menace in the West. The fact that the guys over in Memphis love to talk their talk has a lot to do with this development. New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson seems to […]

Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been under fire for his comments about being ‘fine in the West’ for a while, and even more when Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were traded to the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks. Morant spoke during All-Star weekend about how he assesses the Western Conference after the deadline. “I’m just […]

The NBA All-Star Game is always a fun event and an opportunity for players to get out on the court and do things that they may not ordinarily get to do during regular NBA games. For Ja Morant, the NBA All-Star Game is just another opportunity for him to show off his electrifying arsenal of […]

There’s been a lot of talk surrounding Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies superstar potentially gracing the NBA Dunk Contest with his presence somewhere down the road. Unfortunately, Ja himself recently declared that he has no intention of becoming a participant in the Dunk Contest. He did treat us with an eye-popping slam in the […]