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Ja Morant Reacts to NBA's Explanation for Ejecting Him

The NBA explained why Ja Morant was ejected against the Sacramento Kings via a Pool Report.

Joey Linn

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was ejected from Thursday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings after picking up his second technical foul of the game. Receiving two technical fouls is an automatic ejection, which is why Morant’s night ended after just 28 minutes of action.

Morant finished the night with just eight points on 2/13 shooting. Memphis was able to hold on and secure the victory without him.

The foul that preceded Morant’s ejection came on a controversial play between the Grizzlies point guard and Kings star DeMar DeRozan. Believing he did not foul DeRozan, Morant made that clear to the referee. 

Damichal Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal conducted a Pool Report after the game with Crew Chief Pat Fraher who explained Morant’s ejection. The following transcript is via NBA Official:

QUESTION: Why was Morant assessed the second technical foul? Was it something he said or gesturing at the officials?

FRAHER: As Morant walked to the bench, he used multiple points and profanity towards an official.

Sharing his reaction to this, Morant made a post on X.

The Grizzlies guard clearly did not agree with the official’s decision to eject him, nor the explanation that was given for why that decision was made.

As previously mentioned, Memphis held on to secure a 115-110 victory over the Kings and improve to 15-8 on the season.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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