Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was fined $75,000 by the NBA for making gun gestures during 2 NBA games.
Morant, 25, was warned after he made gun gestures with both hands during the Golden State Warrior’s victory over Memphis on Tuesday.
The NBA warned both Morant and Warriors guard Buddy Hield to stop making the gun gesture that resembles a 3-point shot celebration.
However, Morant made the gun gesture again in Memphis’ victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday.
Morant said after the Heat game that he was “well aware” of the controversy his gun gestures caused.
Ja Morant just hit the finger gun celly again after getting investigated yesterday… pic.twitter.com/lDGrGnp2J9
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NBA executive Joe Dumars announced the $75,000 fine, which is a drop in the bucket for Morant.
The league said Morant was fined “for twice making an inappropriate gesture on the playing court… Morant was previously warned by the league office that this gesture could be interpreted in a negative light,” the league’s statement said.
“Morant was previously warned by the league office that this gesture could be interpreted in a negative light,” the statement continued.
In 2023, Morant was suspended eight games, forfeiting $40 million for flashing a gun on social media.
He claimed the gun was a prop at the time.
