That fight occurred after Morant allegedly threatened a security guard at a Memphis mall Off-the-court issues affected us as an organization pretty much. It's been a season full of legal issues and controversy for the Murray State product - something he recently recognized as a distraction to the team.Īfter the Grizzlies were eliminated from the playoffs by the Lakers, Morant said, 'I've just got to be better with my decision-making. There, he was informed that he would be suspended for eight games - including time already served. 'I'm going to take some time away to get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being.'Īn investigation by the Glendale, Colorado police resulted in no criminal charges and found no wrongdoing.Īfter Morant took that time away - including a short stay at a Florida treatment center - he met with NBA commissioner Adam Silver in New York. 'I'm sorry to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis and the entire Grizzlies organization for letting you down. 'I take full responsibility for my actions last night,' he said. Morant then issued a statement taking responsibility for his actions and explaining he would be taking time away from the game to work on his well-being. Hours after the post, it was revealed that the incident was being investigated by the NBA, and The Athletic's Shams Charania then reported that Morant had been banned for 'at least two games' by the Grizzlies while the investigation into the incident continues. Morant's incident from back in March showed him dancing topless in a strip club before lifting a gun to the side of his head.
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