Grizzlies' Ja Morant out for two games after displaying a gun in video

Grizzlies' Ja Morant out for two games after displaying what appears to be a gun in video

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Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant displayed what appeared to be a gun on Instagram Live, prompting an NBA investigation.

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Morant will be away from the team for at least two games as a result of the incident.

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Nike, who has a signature shoe line with Morant, backed him and his prioritization of his well-being.

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Morant apologized for his actions and stated that he would take time away to work on his overall well-being.

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The video followed a Washington Post story detailing two previous incidents involving Morant and police reports.

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Jim Tanner, the agent of Ja Morant, denied the allegations involving firearms that were detailed in a Washington Post story.

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The NBA previously investigated a postgame confrontation involving Morant and acquaintances, but found no evidence of threats with a weapon.

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One of Morant's friends, Davonte Pack, was banned from the arena following the postgame incident.

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Brandon Clarke is sidelined for the rest of the year due to an Achilles tear, and Dillon Brooks will be suspended for a game due to a technical foul.

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Morant deactivated both his Instagram and Twitter accounts following the incident.

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