Morant has been suspended multiple times in the past for incidents involving actual guns. In 2023, he was suspended eight games after flashing a gun on Instagram at a Colorado nightclub. Then, in May of the same year, he was suspended 25 more games after again showing off a gun while in a car during another Instagram video.

Morant, who has been suspended by the NBA for gun-related incidents in recent seasons, ignored a warning given to him earlier the same day.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant sent a clear message to the NBA regarding his controversial celebrations during recent games. Ja Morant has found himself at the center of controversy over his on-court celebrations,