NBA Sensation Ja Morant Posts Enigmatic, Later Erased, Instagram Story: 'Farewell'

NBA player Ja Morant has been absent from social media since his second Instagram Live gun incident.

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On Wednesday, Morant shared a cryptic story on Instagram, which was deleted 40 minutes later.

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The Grizzlies star's story, with its lack of context, has led to fan speculation about his future in the league.

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The Blast captured Morant's last story before deletion, while NBA Buzz shared all four of his now-deleted stories.

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Morant is currently suspended from all team activities while the league investigates the latest incident.

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The first time Morant displayed a gun on Instagram Live, he was suspended for eight games and received counseling.

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Morant has expressed regret and committed to self-improvement in a recent statement.

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discussed the seriousness of Morant's actions and their potential impact on young fans.

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Silver was surprised to see Morant involved in a similar incident so soon after their discussion.

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While the league investigates the incident, Silver has admitted to assuming the worst.

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