Why Ja Morant could face lengthy suspension as NBA investigates Grizzlies star's latest off-court incident
Ja Morant was suspended for at least two Game s by the Memphis Grizzlies after he appeared to brandish a gun at a Denver-area club in a social media video over the weekend after a Game against the Nuggets. But, the star guard could potentially end up serving a much longer suspension if it turns out that he brought the gun on team premises. That includes Memphis' plane, bus or locker room. The league and Colorado police have launched investigations into the situation, and the NBA could ultimately decide to fine Morant, or hit him with a lengthy suspension if he's found guilty of wrongdoing. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NBA and NBPA states explicitly that a player is prohibited from carrying a firearm while traveling on any league-related business. So the question becomes: Did Morant have the gun on team premises? That's likely exactly what the league is looking into at thi...