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of the Memphis Grizzlies walks off the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2025.

Oklahoma City Thunder v Memphis Grizzlies – Game Three

For 20 Minutes, The Memphis Grizzlies Were Actually In It

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Tom Ley

Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum on April 10, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Minnesota Timberwolves v Memphis Grizzlies

Ja Morant Is Doing A New Thing, And That Thing Is Grenade

Ja Morant (R #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts with teammate Scotty Pippen Jr. #1 during the third quarter against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on April 03, 2025 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Memphis Grizzlies v Miami Heat

Ja Morant Will Not Stop Doing His Little Gun Thing

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Patrick Redford

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JANUARY 15: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies tries to dunk over Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Frost Bank Center on January 15, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

Memphis Grizzlies v San Antonio Spurs

Ja Morant Summited Mount Wembanyama

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Giri Nathan

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Ja Morant Is Done For The Season, And So Are The Grizzlies

Ja Morant of the Grizzlies scores the game-winning basket against the Pelicans

Memphis Grizzlies v New Orleans Pelicans

Ja Morant Returns, Lifts Grizzlies From Muck

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Ja Morant demonstrates check ball situation for his attorney.

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“Is A Basketball A Lethal Weapon?” And “Is Pulling Up Your Shorts A Fighting Stance?” Among Stupid Questions At Issue In Ja Morant Hearing

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David Roth

Ja Morant reacts to a call during the Grizzlies first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 26, 2023.

Los Angeles Lakers v Memphis Grizzlies – Game Five

Grizzlies Suspend Ja Morant After He Plays With A Handgun On Instagram Live Again

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Chris Thompson

Dillon Brooks does a pre-game jump-kick.

Eating Some Shit Might Be Just What The Grizzlies Need

A Surreal, Chum-Choked Plunge Through Ja Morant’s Countersuit Against A Teen Boy

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Report: Memphis Cops Dragged Their Feet On Investigating Ja Morant’s Altercations

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Israel Daramola

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Suddenly, Everybody’s Ready For Ja Morant To Get Back On The Court

MEMPHIS, TN - FEBRUARY 27: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies participates in an all access team practice on February 27, 2023 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Memphis Grizzlies All Access Practice

Ja Morant Is Coming Back

Memphis Grizzlies v Denver Nuggets

Report: Ja Morant Showed Up To High School Gym With Parents, Baby Daughter, And “A Group Of” Men After Sister’s Volleyball Beef

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - FEBRUARY 28: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum on February 28, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Los Angeles Lakers v Memphis Grizzlies

Ja Morant Needs This Time Away

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Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on February 23, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Ja Morant To Miss Two Games After Flashing Gun On Instagram Live

Report: Ja Morant Fought A Security Guard At The Mall And A Boy At A Pickup Game

Joel Embiid blocks Ja Morant's shot attempt.

When Joel Embiid Decides To Be A Monster, Look Out!

Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on January 29, 2023 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Nobody’s Going To Grizzlies Games To Watch Ja Morant’s Pals On The Court

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 25: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies competes for the loose ball against Stephen Curry #30, Donte DiVincenzo #0 and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter at Chase Center on January 25, 2023 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Memphis Grizzlies v Golden State Warriors

The Grizzlies Show Their Age

San Antonio Spurs v Memphis Grizzlies

Ja Morant Resumes Violence On Jakob Poeltl

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks goes to the basket against Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the game at FedExForum on October 19, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee.

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