Ja Morant, the All-Star guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, has been suspended for two games by the team following an investigation by the NBA into his actions on Instagram Live early on a Saturday morning. The investigation was initiated after Morant was the subject of a detailed story earlier in the week which alleged his involvement in three off-court incidents of violence. Although Instagram Live videos are typically deleted after they end, Morant's social media activity was recorded and circulated on the internet.
In the video, Morant is seen appearing to hold a firearm to the side of his head and repeatedly flashing it while recording from what appears to be a strip club after the Grizzlies' loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Morant had an impressive 27 points and 10 assists in the game.
The NBA spokesman, Mike Bass, stated that the league is investigating the social media post involving Morant. As a result of the suspension, Morant will not be playing in the Grizzlies' upcoming games against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, which are part of a Southern California road trip.
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