BREAKING: Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant Releases Statement

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant released a statement following a viral social media post where he was allegedly holding a gun.

Earlier this week, Ja Morant was seen in a viral social media post, allegedly holding a gun.   

Following the video, the Memphis Grizzlies announced that the superstar point guard had been "suspended from all team activities." 

Statement from the Memphis Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/XXLjr6QtlG

— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) May 14, 2023

On Tuesday evening, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski shared a statement from Morant.

Morant via Wojnarowski: “I know I’ve disappointed a lot of people who have supported me. This is a journey and I recognize there is more work to do. My words may not mean much right now, but I take full accountability for my actions. I’m committed to continuing to work on myself.” 

Ja Morant released a statement following his latest suspension. pic.twitter.com/zMAX2MSOiI

— ESPN (@espn) May 17, 2023

Earlier in the evening, NBA commissioner Adam Silver spoke to Malika Andrews on ESPN about Morant (the full clip can be watched here). 

Silver: "Honestly, I was shocked when I saw this weekend that video. We're in the process of investigating it and will figure out exactly what happened to the best we can then." 

“Honestly, I was shocked when I saw this weekend — that video. Now, we’re in the process of investigating it."

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spoke on Ja Morant after his latest video. pic.twitter.com/W0lX4E2fa4

— ESPN (@espn) May 16, 2023

During the regular season, Morant was suspended for eight games by the NBA due to a similar situation.

Wojnarowski was on ESPN's Get Up (on Monday) and reported that the 23-year-old could be facing "a significant suspension" following the latest incident.  

.@wojespn speaks on Ja Morant after his latest video:

"I think Ja Morant is facing a lengthy, a significant suspension to start next season if indeed that was a firearm in his hand in that video. ... I don't think Adam Silver is going to take this one lightly." pic.twitter.com/gCBhTIgep8

— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) May 15, 2023

Morant is one of the best players in the league and has led the Grizzlies to the NBA Playoffs in three of his first four seasons. 

The former Murray State star is coming off a year where he led the franchise to a 51-31 record and he averaged 26.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.1 steals per contest. 

They were the second seed in the Western Conference and lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round in six games.