Key takeaways:
- The Memphis Grizzlies have announced that Ja Morant will be taking some time away from the team.
- Morant released a statement apologizing for the incident and said he was taking time away to get help and work on his overall well-being.
- The Grizzlies will have to make do without him for the next two games, at least, and it remains unclear if Morant will face any disciplinary action from the NBA.
The Memphis Grizzlies have announced that star player Ja Morant will be taking some time away from the team. This comes after a video posted to Instagram Live showed Morant appearing to hold a gun.
Morant released a statement through his representation apologizing for the incident. He said he was taking time away to get help and work on his overall well-being.
The Grizzlies released a statement saying that Morant will be away from the team for at least the next two games. The team also expressed their support for Morant and his decision to take time away.
The National Basketball Association has yet to comment on the incident. It remains unclear if Morant will face any disciplinary action from the league.
Morant is a key player for the Grizzlies and was recently named an All-Star for the first time in his career. He is currently averaging 19.2 points, 7.1 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game. The Grizzlies will have to make do without him for the next two games, at least.
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