Fri Apr 04 04:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Morant Defies NBA Warning, Mimics Gun Gesture Again

**Miami, FL** – Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is facing potential further disciplinary action from the NBA after repeating a controversial gun-mimicking gesture during Thursday night’s game against the Miami Heat. Despite receiving a league warning earlier this week for the same action, Morant made the gesture again after a successful three-pointer in the first quarter.

Sources confirmed that both Morant and Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield were previously warned by the NBA for similar celebrations during Tuesday’s game. While the league deemed the gestures non-violent, they were considered inappropriate. Both teams also received warnings.

Unfazed by the criticism, Morant stated post-game that he is accustomed to the negative attention, saying, “I’m kind of used to it. I was pretty much a villain for two years now. Every little thing, if somebody can say something negative about me, it’s going to be out there. So, yeah. I don’t care no more.”

This incident follows two previous suspensions for Morant involving firearms on social media. He served an eight-game suspension in 2023 and a 25-game suspension this season for similar offenses. While Morant and Hield received double technical fouls on Tuesday, Morant escaped a technical foul for his Thursday night gesture. He ultimately led the Grizzlies to victory with a game-winning shot. The NBA is expected to review the incident and determine appropriate action.

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