Ja Morant Fined $75,000 for Gun Gesture During NBA Game

The NBA penalized the Memphis Grizzlies star for his repeated use of gun gestures, citing prior warnings and ongoing concerns about player conduct.

Ja Morant was fined $75,000 by the NBA for performing a gun gesture after a game-winning shot against the Miami Heat.
The league deemed the gesture inappropriate and noted that Morant had previously been warned about its potential negative interpretation.
This incident follows a history of gun-related controversies involving Morant, including a 25-game suspension last season for handling a real firearm in public.
During the Miami Heat game, Morant directed the gesture at his teammates, differing from a prior incident where he aimed it at an opponent.
Morant has dismissed criticism, stating he is accustomed to being portrayed as a 'villain' and that negative comments no longer affect him.