Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts against the Los Angeles Lakers during Game Five of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at FedExForum on April 26, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) Ja Morant was suspended by the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday after he appeared to be holding a gun in another social media video that was streamed live on Instagram.It’s the second time in less than three months that Morant was seen on Instagram holding what appeared to be a weapon.
The first led to an eight-game NBA suspension that was handed down in March and cost Morant about $669,000 in salary.RELATED: Ja Morant suspended 8 games by NBA for having gun in videoIt’s unclear what sanctions Morant may be facing for the second video, which was widely shared online Sunday.
An associate of Morant went live on Instagram while the All-Star was in the front seat of a vehicle with another person, briefly appearing to display a handgun.
It is unclear where or when the latest video was filmed."We are aware of the social media post involving Ja Morant and are in the process of gathering more information," NBA spokesman Mike Bass said.The Grizzlies said Morant is suspended from all team activities, "pending league review."The gun video earlier this season happened when Morant went live on his own Instagram holding a gun at a club in the Denver suburbs in early March.