On March 5, Beijing time, the grizzly bear, which ranked second in the west, was hit hard. The Grizzlies officially announced that Morant has left the team and is suspended for at least the next two games (against the Clippers and Lakers). Titan Clark suffered a torn left Achilles tendon and was reimbursed for the season. Dillon was banned for 16 offenses and banned for one game.
Morant was investigated for possession of a gun and officially banned for at least two games
Hours after the Grizzlies' 97-113 defeat to the Nuggets, Morant began his IG live stream at 5:19 a.m. ET. The all-star defender is pictured shirtless, rapping to music in a nightclub and holding a pistol in his left hand. NBA spokesman Mike Bass revealed that the league has learned about Morant and is currently investigating.
After this news came out, Morant rushed to the top of the national hot search list, and the topic was IG Live. This is the second time Morant has been in the spotlight this week for something off the court.
Previously, The Washington Post obtained police records from last summer, exposing two egregious incidents involving Morant off the court. One incident was when Morant repeatedly beat a 17-year-old teenager at a field ball game and once broke into the teenager's house with a gun. Another incident was that Morant and his friends had threatened a security guard at a shopping mall in Memphis.
Now, this live broadcast gun incident has made Morant face a big crisis. The two-game ban may be just a preliminary punishment, and as the league investigation deepens, what awaits Morant may be a more serious punishment. Salary expert Bobby Marks said that because Morant is an out-of-state resident who owns a gun, there may be legal consequences. Grizzly reporter Cole discovered that Morant had deactivated his IG and Twitter accounts.
Morant released a public statement in which he said: "I take full responsibility for my actions last night and I apologize to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the City of Memphis and the team that I have let you down. I'm going to take the time to seek help, learn better ways to cope with stress, and improve my overall health. ”
So far this season, Morant is averaging 27.1 points, 6 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game, and the Grizzlies are 38-24, ranking second in the West. NBA reporter Gerald Bourguet wrote, "I hope Morant solves the problem, not only because he's a super talented player I love watching, but also because the opportunity to play in the NBA is really a gift." You never want to see a career or one's dreams ruined by such stupidity. ”
Clark confirmed season reimbursement and Dillon was suspended for one game
Morant's off-court problems forced the star to leave the team suspended for at least two games, adding insult to injury, tearing Clarke's left Achilles tendon and determining reimbursement for the season.
According to Woj, Clark's agent, Bartelstein, revealed that Clark was reimbursed for the season due to a torn Achilles tendon in his left foot. Clark was injured in the first quarter of the loss to the Nuggets, and when he was carried to the locker room, his left leg was no longer able to be forced. Clark is averaging 10 points and 5.5 rebounds so far this season. He signed a four-year, $52 million contract with the Grizzlies last October.
Dillon committed 16 fouls and was suspended against the Clippers. Grizzly bears had a tough day.
The Grizzlies are currently only one win ahead of the third-place Kings in the West, and the absence of Morant, Clark and Dillon will undoubtedly affect the team's fighting ability. The Grizzlies' next two opponents are the Clippers and Lakers, and this is an opportunity to win for the Clippers and Lakers, who desperately need to win. James of the Lakers has just lost to the Timberwolves in an important card game, while the Clippers have suffered a five-game losing streak and are currently ranked 8th in the West.