We knew something was likely coming after Ja Morant had been warned about using gun gestures earlier in the week during the Golden State game. He did it again on Thursday night against the Miami Heat. All of this comes on the heels of Ja's social media episodes.
Then the press release arrived just before 11:00 a.m. (CST) on Friday:
NEW YORK, April 4, 2025 – Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been fined $75,000 for twice making an inappropriate gesture on the playing court, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. Morant was previously warned by the league office that this gesture could be interpreted in a negative light.
The gestures were made by Morant during the Grizzlies’110-108 victory over the Miami Heat on April 3 at Kaseya Center.
Memphis travels to Detroit to play the Pistons on Saturday (4/5/25) at 6:00 p.m. on 92.9 FM ESPN.
