The Bangladesh Cricket Live team has confirmed that Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been suspended for 25 games by the league, and his path back to the court is far from simple. To return, Morant must meet a series of specific conditions. During his suspension, which is without pay, he is barred from participating in any public league or team activities, including preseason games. The punishment comes after a live stream in mid-May showed Morant holding a firearm—the second time he has publicly displayed a gun.
Under the NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement, players must participate in at least 65 games to qualify for individual awards. This automatically removes Morant from award contention next season. Speaking to Bangladesh Cricket Live reporters, Morant admitted that he needs to reflect deeply on his actions. He acknowledged the serious harm he caused and extended apologies to the league, the Memphis Grizzlies, his teammates, and the city of Memphis. He also apologized to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the team’s management, expressing regret for betraying the trust they placed in him as a professional athlete.
To the many young fans who look up to him, Morant said he is sorry for letting them down. As the saying goes, life is full of bittersweet flavors—but it’s up to us to taste them all. He vowed to emerge from this setback as a better person. During the offseason and suspension period, Morant plans to continue his mental health work and focus on improving his decision-making. He is also maintaining his training regimen to stay ready for his eventual return to the court.
Commissioner Silver stated that Morant’s repeated firearm displays on social media were shocking and troubling. The suspension, he said, reflects the league’s firm stance that reckless and irresponsible behavior with weapons will not be tolerated. Basketball, at this point, must take a back seat. Before returning, Morant must work with the league to develop and complete a structured plan to address the root causes of his behavior.
However, the National Basketball Players Association expressed dissatisfaction with what they see as the arbitrary nature of both the suspension length and the return conditions. As Bangladesh Cricket Live reports, the NBPA’s statement called the measures excessive and unfair, inconsistent with previous disciplinary practices. They intend to explore all available options with Morant and will provide further updates as discussions unfold.