Ja Morant Releases Official Comment on His 25-Game Suspension 

NBA star Ja Morant has been suspended for 25 games following his second Instagram Live gun incident in May.

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This follows an earlier eight-game suspension for similar behavior at a Denver strip club.

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The NBA delayed the announcement until the end of the 2023 NBA Finals.

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Morant will also be excluded from public league or team activities, including preseason games.

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Morant has publicly apologized to the NBA, the Grizzlies, his teammates, sponsors, and fans, promising to "be better".

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He plans to work on his mental health, decision-making, and training during his suspension.

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver cited the potential for emulation by young people as a reason for the increased suspension.

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Silver stressed that reckless and irresponsible behavior with guns will not be tolerated in the league.

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The suspension also includes conditions for Morant’s return to the game.

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Morant must formulate and fulfill a program addressing the reasons for his repeated destructive behavior before his return.

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