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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Ja Morant Punched Teen In Self-Defense, Judge RulesJa 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 | |
Ja Morant Hits Game-Winning Basket In Return From 25-Game SuspensionAfter 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 | |
Ja Morant Says In Court He Punched Teen In Self-Defense, Demonstrates Check BallJa 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 | |
Ja Morant Surprises Kids In Memphis W/ Free Nike Kicks, Hoop SeshJa 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 | |
Ja Morant Gets Massive Back Tattoo Featuring Two Kobe Bryant TributesJa 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 | |
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 | |
Video Shows Ja Morant Playing with Toy Gun Day After 2nd Firearm IncidentJa 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 | |
NBA star suspended over gun videoThe 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 | |
Ja Morant Suspended 25 Games After Second Gun IncidentJa 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 | |
NBA suspends Morant for 25 games over gun videosMemphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is suspended for 25 games without pay for "conduct detrimental to the NBA".BBC Sport - Published | |
Ja Morant Ignored Advice From Lil Wayne After Gun Video, Skip Bayless ClaimsJa 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 | |
Nike Releases Ja Morant's 'Hunger' Shoes Despite Gun Vid, Sell Out In MinutesNike 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 | |
Cops Do Welfare Check on Ja Morant After Concerning Social Media PostsPolice 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 | Maino Says Don't Blame NBA YoungBoy, Rap Music For Ja Morant WoesJust 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 |
Ja Morant Sneakers Removed From Nike App, Website After 2nd Gun IncidentIf 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 | Morant takes 'full accountability' over gun videoThe 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 |
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 | NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Shocked By Ja Morant's Gun Flashing VideoNBA 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 |
Grizzlies' Morant suspended over another gun videoThe Memphis Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after he again appears to hold a gun in a video.BBC Sport - Published | LeBron James Trolls Memphis Grizzlies After Decisive Series-Ending WinLeBron 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 |
Ja Morant Countersues Accuser For Slander, Assault & BatteryJa 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 | Morant makes Grizzlies return after eight-game banMemphis 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 |
Ja Morant Says He Doesn't Have Alcohol Problem After Return From SuspensionJa 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 | Ja Morant Returns To Grizzlies, Coach 'Hopeful' Star Plays WednesdayJa 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 |
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 | NLE Choppa Loses Powerade TV Spot After Ja Morant SuspensionJa 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 |
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 | Grizzlies Star Ja Morant Suspended 8 Games For Flashing Gun At Strip ClubJa 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 |
Ja Morant Won't Face Charges Over Colorado Gun IncidentJa 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 | Grizzlies missing Morant as Lakers surge continuesMemphis 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 |
Richard Jefferson Says Ja Morant Gun Video Won't Tank NBA CareerNo, 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 | Police to investigate if Morant broke gun lawsPolice begin investigation into a video appearing to show Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant holding a gun in a Colorado nightclub.BBC Sport - Published |
Ja Morant Under Police Investigation Over Gun VideoCops 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 | Grizzlies Coach Says No Timetable For Ja Morant's Return After Gun VideoMemphis 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 |
NBA investigates after Morant appears to hold gunMemphis 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 | Ja Morant Appears To Brandish Gun In Instagram Live Video, NBA InvestigatingJa 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 |
Ja Morant Allegedly Flashed Gun, Punched Teen After Pickup Game FightNew 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 | Ja Morant Sued After Allegedly Punching Teen In Basketball Game At Tennessee HomeJa 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 |
Ja Morant Cops '12SKII' Black & White Diamond Chain And Matching AP WatchJa Morant is celebrating the start of the NBA season with some new ice -- a black and white diamond pendant reppin' his nickname ... with a matching Audemars Piguet watch!! TMZ Sports has learned .....TMZ.com - Published | Drake DMs Troll's Wife After Defending Ja Morant's Dad, 'I'm Here For U Ma'PSA for all the Internet trolls out there -- if you come at Drake, he WILL DM your significant other ... and the 6 God proved it during a heated debate over NBA star Ja Morant's dad. Here's the deal --..TMZ.com - Published |
NBA play-offs: Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant scores 47 points to beat Golden State WarriorsWatch Ja Morant's fourth-quarter takeover as the Memphis Grizzlies beat 106-101 win at the Golden State Warriors, to tie the series at 1-1 in the second round of the NBA play-offs.BBC Sport - Published | NBA play-offs: Ja Morant stars as Memphis Grizzlies beat Minnesota TimberwolvesWatch Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant's stunning dunk in their 111-109 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.BBC Sport - Published |
Ja Morant Shoots Tequila With Gunna On $55K Jewelry Shopping SpreeJa Morant just had one of the best jewelry shopping sprees ever -- he copped a bunch of expensive diamonds ... and then shot tequila with Gunna!!! The fun time all went down at the Icebox jewelry store..TMZ.com - Published | NBA plays of the week: Ja Morant's buzzer-beater and Brandon Ingram's stunning shotJa Morant's off-balance buzzer-beater leads the NBA plays of the week, which also features a stunning shot by Brandon Ingram from halfway.BBC Sport - Published |
NBA: Watch Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant's incredible 52-point performanceWatch Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant's explosive dunk and off-balance buzzer-beater on his way to a franchise-record 52 points against the San Antonio Spurs.BBC Sport - Published | NBA: Ja Morant scores 41 points as Memphis Grizzlies beat Los Angeles LakersJa Morant scores 41 points as the Memphis Grizzlies come from behind to beat the Los Angeles Lakers and record a third straight win.BBC Sport - Published |
NBA play-offs: Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies performs a 360-degree dunk against Utah JazzWatch as Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies perform a 360-degree dunk against Utah Jazz in the first round of the NBA play-offs.BBC Sport - Published |