NBA: Grizzlies star Ja Morant suspended for 25 games after latest gun incident

<p>Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been suspended by the NBA for 25 games into the 2023-24 season for the most recent incident of him holding a gun on social media, the league announced on Friday.</p>, <p>Just two months after the Grizzlies Point Guard was suspended for eight games by the League’s Commissioner, Adam Silver for a sequence of off-court infringements including multiple gun incidents, Morant was seen with what seemed to be a gun from a vehicle during an Live video on Instagram in May.</p>, <p>After Investigation, the league has now suspended Ja Morant for 25 games into the 2023-24 season. Meanwhile, he is currently on an indefinite suspension from the Grizzlies.</p>, <p>“Our standards as a league and team are clear, and we expect that all team personnel will adhere to them.” the team said in a short statement released on Friday. They also added that they respected the league’s decision to suspend him.</p>, <p>ALSO READ: ‘There is a line’, England boss Southgate warns Grealish over treble celebration</p>, <p>ALSO READ: Man United eye new goalkeeper despite David de Gea contract talks</p>, <p>The NBA Commissioner Adam Silver referred to Ja Morant’s actions as “alarming and disconcerting.”</p>, <p>“The potential for other young people to emulate Ja’s conduct is particularly concerning,” Silver said. “Under these circumstances, we believe a suspension of 25 games is appropriate and makes clear that engaging in reckless and irresponsible behavior with guns will not be tolerated.”</p>, <p>He added: “For Ja, basketball needs to take a back seat at this time. Prior to his return to play, he will be required to formulate and fulfill a program with the league that directly addresses the circumstances that led him to repeat this destructive behavior.”</p>, <p>“I’m sorry for the harm I’ve done,” he said. “To the kids who look up to me, I’m sorry for failing you as a role model. I promise I’m going to be better.”</p>, <p>“I hope you’ll give me the chance to prove to you over time I’m a better man than what I