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NBA fine Ja Morant $75K for on-court gestures

Ja Morant’s expressive celebrations have come at a steep cost. The Memphis Grizzlies guard has been fined $75,000 by the NBA.

Although players often show emotion during games, Morant’s specific finger gun gesture sparked concern. The league had previously warned him about it.

However, despite the caution, he repeated the action twice in a thrilling 110-108 win over the Miami Heat on April 3.

Ja Morant
Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant, who has now been fined $75k by the NBA, celebrated with a hand gun gesture again after being cautioned in a previous match.

The incident took place at the Kaseya Centre, and although the Grizzlies walked away with a victory, Morant didn’t leave unscathed.

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Because the league viewed the gesture as potentially inappropriate, Executive VP Joe Dumars announced the fine to emphasise consequences.

While Morant is known for his explosive plays, this fine reminds players that off-ball conduct is just as closely monitored.

It’s not the first time Morant’s actions have caught the league’s eye, but this time the penalty was more expensive.

Although fans love flair, the NBA clearly draws a line when gestures cross into controversial territory – whether intentional or not.

Whether the fine changes Morant’s future celebrations remains to be seen, but for now, his pockets are definitely lighter.

Ayomikun Elemikan
Ayomikun Elemikan
Ayomikun Elemikan is a sports editor at NRTC who writes about and analyses interesting topics in the world of sports. He has over five years of experience writing and talking about sports. He has appeared as a guest sports analyst on notable national media platforms like Channels Television and Core TV News. He has an England FA certification in Talent Identification and Scouting.

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