“Double Trouble: Ja Morant’s Controversial Gesture Lands Him a Hefty $75K Fine—What’s Next for the Star?”

In a striking turn of events within the NBA, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has found himself facing a hefty $75,000 fine, a consequence of his recent antics on the court. The league’s decision comes in light of Morant’s repeated use of an unauthorized gesture—a so-called “finger-gun taunt”—during a closely contested game against the Miami Heat. This incident was particularly striking as it was not an isolated misstep; Morant had been previously warned about the gesture after a heated encounter with the Golden State Warriors just days prior. The drama unfolded further when Morant not only flaunted the warning but did so in grand fashion, contributing to his team’s thrilling 110-108 victory with a buzzer-beater that would send any fan into a frenzy. Stay with us as we dig deeper into this unfolding saga and what it means for Morant, the Grizzlies, and the league at large. LEARN MORE

Morant’s “inappropriate gesture” was a finger-gun taunt. He used the gesture twice during the Grizzlies’ 110-108 win over the Miami Heat, per the league’s release.This story will be updated.

Morant initially drew the ire of the NBA following Tuesday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors. Near the end of the contest, Morant did a finger-gun gesture toward the Warriors’ bench. He and Warriors guard Buddy Hield were charged with technical fouls due to the taunt. Hield imitated the gesture back at Morant, which led to both players receiving technical fouls.Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was fined ,000 by the NBA on Friday after “twice making an inappropriate gesture on the playing court,” the league announced.

AdvertisementAdvertisementMorant wasted no time ignoring the league’s directive, breaking out the taunt after his first basket of the night.Advertisement