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Ja Morant Under NBA Investigation for Gun Gesture Toward Warriors Bench

Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies), Buddy Hield (Golden State Warriors)
Incident occurred late in the Grizzlies-Warriors game on Tuesday night.

The NBA has launched an investigation into Ja Morant’s finger-gun gesture directed at the Warriors’ bench, as well as a gesture by Buddy Hield moments earlier. Both players received technical fouls.
Morant extended his left arm and mimicked firing guns with both hands during a timeout with 20.1 seconds left. Given his past suspensions for real firearm-related incidents on social media, the NBA is taking this act seriously and will speak to involved parties.

Memphis Grizzlies Fire Head Coach Taylor Jenkins Amid Locker Room Fallout and Late-Season

Taylor Jenkins (Memphis Grizzlies)
March 2025

The Grizzlies have fired head coach Taylor Jenkins, their all-time winningest coach, following internal concerns about losing the locker room and poor post-All-Star break performance.
Despite playoff position, Memphis made the move citing a need to stabilize ahead of a challenging schedule. Assistant Tuomas Iisalo takes over as interim head coach. The Grizzlies are 44-29 and tied with the Lakers in the West.

Ja Morant to Miss Sixth Straight Game with Hamstring Strain

Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
28 March vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Morant will remain sidelined for a sixth consecutive game due to a left hamstring strain.
Injured on March 14 vs. Cleveland, Morant is day-to-day but showing progress. Memphis remains competitive, sitting 5th in the West and chasing home-court advantage.

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