Ja Morant

American basketball player (born 1999)

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Temetrius Jamel "Ja" Morant is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Murray State Racers, where he was a consensus first-team All-American as a sophomore in 2019.

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Spencer Haywood Upset With Ja Morant, 'He's Ruining His Career' Ja Morant might not care if he gets punished for his gun-themed celebrations ... but one former NBA great is pleading with the Memphis Grizzlies star to leave the safety on his controversial gesture --.. TMZ.com - Published 11 hours ago
Ja Morant Flashes Finger-Gun Gesture Again Despite NBA Warning Ja Morant made more references to firearms on Thursday night ... just hours after the NBA reportedly told him not to. The Grizzlies superstar repeatedly turned his hands into mini-guns during Memphis'.. TMZ.com - Published 19 hours ago
Ja Morant Punched Teen In Self-Defense, Judge Rules Ja Morant is one step closer to winning a lawsuit against the teenager who he punched during an altercation in a pickup basketball game two years ago ... a judge just ruled the NBA superstar was acting.. TMZ.com - Published on April 9, 2024

Ja Morant Hits Game-Winning Basket In Return From 25-Game Suspension After 235 days away from the NBA hardwood, Ja Morant apparently still knows his way around the hoop -- scoring the winning shot in his first game back!! The Grizzlies superstar had been barred from the.. TMZ.com - Published on December 20, 2023
Ja Morant Says In Court He Punched Teen In Self-Defense, Demonstrates Check Ball Ja Morant had a busy day in court Monday ... testifying that he punched a teen during an altercation at his home last year in self-defense -- while also demonstrating to an attorney how to check a ball.. TMZ.com - Published on December 12, 2023
Ja Morant Surprises Kids In Memphis W/ Free Nike Kicks, Hoop Sesh Ja Morant's been laying low, but the Grizzlies superstar just made a rare appearance, surprising a bunch of kids at a Memphis basketball court ... hooking everyone up with his signature Nike kicks.. TMZ.com - Published on September 26, 2023

Ja Morant Gets Massive Back Tattoo Featuring Two Kobe Bryant Tributes Ja Morant just ensured he'll take the Mamba Mentality wherever he goes forever now ... 'cause the NBA superstar just got a massive new back tattoo, featuring two Kobe Bryant tributes. The Memphis.. TMZ.com - Published on August 2, 2023
Grizzlies GM Calls Ja Morant Suspension 'Appropriate,' Must Take 'Serious Steps' Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman says he feels Ja Morant's 25-game suspension was "appropriate" ... telling reporters the face of the franchise needs to make some major changes during his.. TMZ.com - Published on June 23, 2023
Video Shows Ja Morant Playing with Toy Gun Day After 2nd Firearm Incident Ja Morant filmed himself holding a toy gun back on May 14 in an effort to show his family and friends that he did not have a real firearm during his now-infamous Instagram Live sesh ... and TMZ Sports.. TMZ.com - Published on June 17, 2023
NBA star suspended over gun video The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant for 25 games next season for brandishing a gun in a social media video. Sky News - Published on June 16, 2023

Ja Morant Suspended 25 Games After Second Gun Incident Ja Morant just addressed the suspension ... saying, "I've had time to reflect and I realize how much hurt I've caused. I want to apologize to the NBA, the Grizzlies, my teammates and the city of.. TMZ.com - Published on June 16, 2023
NBA suspends Morant for 25 games over gun videos Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is suspended for 25 games without pay for "conduct detrimental to the NBA". BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2023
Ja Morant Ignored Advice From Lil Wayne After Gun Video, Skip Bayless Claims Ja Morant gave Lil Wayne the cold shoulder when the rapper tried to lend a helping hand following his recent gun controversy ... so says Skip Bayless, who claims he was given the information from the.. TMZ.com - Published on June 13, 2023	Nike Releases Ja Morant's 'Hunger' Shoes Despite Gun Vid, Sell Out In Minutes Nike might not be distancing itself from Ja Morant over his recent gun-flashing incident after all -- the shoe giant just released his latest signature sneaker on Thursday ... and it sold out in.. TMZ.com - Published on May 25, 2023
Cops Do Welfare Check on Ja Morant After Concerning Social Media Posts Police tell TMZ Sports officers did a welfare check on Ja Morant following his cryptic social media posts on Wednesday ... and, thankfully, they discovered he is not in any danger. A spokesperson for.. TMZ.com - Published on May 24, 2023	Maino Says Don't Blame NBA YoungBoy, Rap Music For Ja Morant Woes Just because Ja Morant flashed guns on camera while listening to NBA Youngboy and rap music doesn't make it hip hop's fault ... so says Maino, who tells TMZ Sports the blame for Morant's woes is.. TMZ.com - Published on May 22, 2023
Ja Morant Sneakers Removed From Nike App, Website After 2nd Gun Incident If you're trying to cop a pair of Ja Morant's signature sneakers, you'll have to look somewhere other than Nike's website, 'cause the NBA superstar's kicks are nowhere to be found in the online store.. TMZ.com - Published on May 18, 2023	Morant takes 'full accountability' over gun video The Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant takes "full accountability" after his suspension for again appearing to hold a gun in a social media video. BBC Sport - Published on May 17, 2023
Vic Mensa Raps About Ja Morant Gun Incident, Praying For NBA Star "My mama keep telling me to stop, I can't -- the second time they caught me with that gun, damn, I feel like Ja Morant." Ja Morant's recent scandal is already getting the rap treatment ... with Vic.. TMZ.com - Published on May 17, 2023	NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Shocked By Ja Morant's Gun Flashing Video NBA commissioner Adam Silver is clearly extremely disappointed with Ja Morant ... saying he was "shocked" to see the Memphis Grizzlies star once again flashing a firearm on social media. The commish.. TMZ.com - Published on May 17, 2023
Grizzlies' Morant suspended over another gun video The Memphis Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after he again appears to hold a gun in a video. BBC Sport - Published on May 14, 2023	LeBron James Trolls Memphis Grizzlies After Decisive Series-Ending Win LeBron James knows a good reference when he hears it -- and after booting the Memphis Grizzlies out of the playoffs ... a classic Mystikal line came to mind, and it's perfect. The King was feeling.. TMZ.com - Published on April 29, 2023
Ja Morant Countersues Accuser For Slander, Assault & Battery Ja Morant is countersuing the teenager who says he was assaulted by the NBA star ... claiming the guy is lying about their July 2022 pickup basketball altercation -- alleging he's the one who was.. TMZ.com - Published on April 13, 2023	Morant makes Grizzlies return after eight-game ban Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant says fan reaction helped him "a lot" on his return from an eight-game ban in their win over the Houston Rockets. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2023
Ja Morant Says He Doesn't Have Alcohol Problem After Return From Suspension Ja Morant is adamantly denying he has a drinking problem after the NBA concluded he was intoxicated when he flashed a gun on Instagram earlier this month ... telling reporters alcohol was NOT the.. TMZ.com - Published on March 21, 2023	Ja Morant Returns To Grizzlies, Coach 'Hopeful' Star Plays Wednesday Ja Morant is officially back with the Grizzlies following his gun video suspension ... and his head coach said if everything goes according to plan, the superstar will suit up for Memphis as early as.. TMZ.com - Published on March 20, 2023
Ja Rule Says Hip Hop's Influencing Ja Morant's Poor Decisions, 'That Ain't The Way' Patrick Beverley's right -- at least, that's what Ja Rule is saying, telling TMZ Sports he believes Ja Morant is absolutely being poorly influenced by hip hop. The Chicago Bulls guard made waves.. TMZ.com - Published on March 19, 2023	NLE Choppa Loses Powerade TV Spot After Ja Morant Suspension Ja Morant's publicity problems are now costing NLE Choppa, whose new song was all set to be featured in a Powerade commercial ... that is, until the NBA star flashed a gun on camera. Sources with.. TMZ.com - Published on March 18, 2023
Ja Morant Defends Incident At Sister's Game, 'I Was Checking On Her Safety' Grizzlies star Ja Morant is sharing his side of the altercation at his sister's volleyball game that led to a police investigation ... saying he only showed up to the event to make sure she was safe... TMZ.com - Published on March 16, 2023	Grizzlies Star Ja Morant Suspended 8 Games For Flashing Gun At Strip Club Ja Morant was just hit with an 8-game suspension without pay for flashing a gun at a strip club earlier this month ... with NBA commissioner Adam Silver calling his conduct "irresponsible, reckless and.. TMZ.com - Published on March 15, 2023
Ja Morant Won't Face Charges Over Colorado Gun Incident Ja Morant is off the hook in his gun video case -- at least criminally -- cops just announced the NBA star will not face charges ... even though he recorded himself brandishing a firearm at a.. TMZ.com - Published on March 8, 2023	Grizzlies missing Morant as Lakers surge continues Memphis Grizzlies lose a second consecutive game without Ja Morant, falling 112-103 to the LA Lakers, who continue their late surge for a play-off place. BBC Sport - Published on March 8, 2023
Richard Jefferson Says Ja Morant Gun Video Won't Tank NBA Career No, Ja Morant is not throwing away his NBA career ... at least, that's according to Richard Jefferson, who tells TMZ Sports the star's latest lapse in judgment is simply a young man "making mistakes in.. TMZ.com - Published on March 7, 2023	Police to investigate if Morant broke gun laws Police begin investigation into a video appearing to show Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant holding a gun in a Colorado nightclub. BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2023
Ja Morant Under Police Investigation Over Gun Video Cops are now investigating Ja Morant after the NBA superstar was seen on video over the weekend brandishing a firearm ... TMZ Sports has learned. A spokesperson for the Glendale Police Department in.. TMZ.com - Published on March 6, 2023	Grizzlies Coach Says No Timetable For Ja Morant's Return After Gun Video Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins says Ja Morant could miss more than two games as a result of his gun-flashing Instagram Live video over the weekend ... telling reporters there's no set.. TMZ.com - Published on March 6, 2023
NBA investigates after Morant appears to hold gun Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is suspended as the NBA investigates a video that appears to show him holding a gun in a nightclub. BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2023	Ja Morant Appears To Brandish Gun In Instagram Live Video, NBA Investigating Ja Morant appeared to brandish a gun while filming a selfie video on social media late Friday night ... and now, the NBA says it's investigating it all. The two-time All-Star went live on his Instagram.. TMZ.com - Published on March 4, 2023
Ja Morant Allegedly Flashed Gun, Punched Teen After Pickup Game Fight New troubling allegations surrounding the alleged pickup basketball brawl between Ja Morant and a teenage boy in July ... with the young hooper claiming the Memphis Grizzlies superstar flashed a gun at.. TMZ.com - Published on March 1, 2023	Ja Morant Sued After Allegedly Punching Teen In Basketball Game At Tennessee Home Ja Morant has been sued, TMZ Sports has learned ... after he was allegedly involved in the attack of a minor during a basketball game in July at his Tennessee home. The suit was filed in Shelby County.. TMZ.com - Published on January 3, 2023