For the second time in two months, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been spotted brandishing a gun on Instagram.
Morant was seen on Instagram Live in the driver’s seat of a car while singing along to rapper YoungBoy NBA’s song “1.5” while holding a gun.
After brandishing the gun, the person taking the video immediately turned the camera away from Morant for the rest of the clip that emerged.
Back in March, Morant was seen at a Denver strip club with a firearm in an Instagram video that sparked a police and league investigation. Eventually, he was suspended by the NBA for eight games.
It’s unclear if this incident will result in a criminal complaint or an investigation into Morant’s behavior — or if the NBA will take further action. has reached out to the League and the Grizzlies for comment.
Ja Morant appeared in an Instagram live video on Saturday where he was seen with a gun
Morant (left) sat in the driver’s seat of a car, pointing a pistol at the camera
Back in March, Morant appeared to be holding a gun in a live Instagram video at a Denver club
Morant released a statement saying he would take some time to seek help
Morant’s March incident saw him dancing topless at a strip club before raising a gun to the side of his head.
Hours after the post, news broke that the incident was being investigated by the NBA, and The Athletic’s Shams Charania then reported that Morant had been suspended by the Grizzlies for “at least two games” while the incident’s investigation is still ongoing.
Morant then issued a statement accepting responsibility for his actions and stating that he would be taking time off from the game to work on his well-being.
“I take full responsibility for my actions last night,” he said. “To my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis and the entire Grizzlies organization, I’m sorry that I let you down.”
“I will take some time to get help and work on learning better ways to manage stress and my overall well-being.”
An investigation by Glendale, Colorado police found no criminal charges.
After taking this time — including a brief stint at a treatment center in Florida — Morant met with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver in New York. There he was told that he would be suspended for eight games – including the time already served.
It’s been a season of legal troubles and controversy for Murray State’s product — something he recently recognized as a distraction for the team.
After the Grizzlies were eliminated by the Lakers, Morant said, “I just have to make my decisions better.” That’s pretty much it. Extrajudicial issues have affected us quite a bit as an organization. Only [need] more discipline.’
Morant has had several violent incidents this season – including a fight with a teenager
This alleged incident took place at Morant’s mansion outside of Memphis last summer (pictured).
The row came after Morant allegedly threatened a security guard at a Memphis mall
Morant was sued in September for allegedly punching a Tennessee teenager, Josh Holloway, in the face during a catch-up game, but the NBA star claims he acted in self-defense.
Police interviews obtained by The Washington Post show the 17-year-old told investigators at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office that the point guard hit him “12 to 13 times,” adding that Morant’s boyfriend hit him “four up to five times”. ‘
Holloway claimed that when Morant got up to leave after the fight, he went into his house and reappeared with a gun.
Morant reportedly had the gun visible in his waistband and had the gun in his hand.
The 17-year-old plaintiff claimed he was playing pickup basketball with Morant when the two got into an argument that quickly escalated. He admits to throwing a basketball at Morant and “accidentally” hitting the 1.9m tall security guard in the face.
Morant and his friend allegedly responded by “hitting the 17-year-old with a clenched fist, throwing him to the ground” and leaving him with a “large lump” on the side of his head, according to a police report written by officers who said , they observed the boy’s injuries.
Morant recently filed a countersuit against Holloway, alleging that he lied to police officers and that the youth was the attacker in the situation.
Morant was also involved in another incident at a Memphis mall last summer after the New York Post reported the security chief told police Morant had “threatened” him during an altercation in the parking lot.
Morant has been accused of involvement in multiple incidents during and after NBA games
Morant’s mother reportedly got into an argument with a shoe store clerk at the mall and called her son, who arrived shortly afterwards with a group of “up to nine people”.
According to the police report, Morant and his friends refused to leave the parking lot when confronted by the mall’s security director.
Police arrived and a “verbal confrontation” reportedly escalated before someone in Morant’s entourage allegedly punched the security chief in the head.
“As the group left the premises … Ja Morant said, ‘Let me find out when he’s free,’ police wrote in the report.
Additionally, after the Grizzlies’ game against the Pacers on Jan. 29, there was an unsavory incident when acquaintances of Ja Morant “aggressively confronted” members of Indiana’s touring party — and pointed a red laser at them.
Morant’s friend Javonte Pack (Red Hat) was knocked off the floor at a game in January
The Athletic said Morant was in an SUV with his friend Vomte Pack and another person when a red laser was pointed at the Pacers’ bus.
Two people who spoke anonymously to the publication said they believed the laser was attached to a gun, while a nearby Indiana security guard claimed, “It’s 100 percent a gun.” However, it could not be confirmed whether the laser was attached to a weapon.
The league launched an investigation into the allegation, but concluded that it “does not confirm that an individual threatened others with a weapon,” an NBA spokesman said.
“We felt in great danger,” said a person present.