The NBA will not fine or suspend Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant for the finger gun gesture he made toward the Golden State Warriors’ bench during a recent game. The league investigated the incident and issued warnings to Morant, Warriors guard Buddy Hield, and both teams, stating that the celebrations were inappropriate but not intended to be violent.
Although Morant has faced suspensions in the past for incidents involving actual guns, the league decided not to discipline him this time. In previous instances, he was suspended for flashing a gun on Instagram and showing off a gun in a car during videos posted on the platform.
Following a recent game against the Indiana Pacers, Morant was also investigated for an incident involving a red laser pointer being shined at the Pacers team bus from Morant’s SUV. However, the NBA could not determine if anyone was threatened with a weapon in that situation.
While the league chose not to discipline Morant in this case, it’s worth noting that a player’s past behavior is considered when issuing discipline. For example, in previous incidents involving unsportsmanlike acts, players have been suspended based on their history of such behavior.
The Grizzlies’ loss in the game dropped them to sixth place in the Western Conference, as the team continues to adjust to the surprising firing of their head coach last week.
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