NEW YORK – Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been fined $75,000 for twice making an inappropriate gesture on the playing court, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. Morant was previously warned by the league office that this gesture could be interpreted in a negative light.

Ja Morant's decision to go back to the finger-gun gesture in the Memphis Grizzlies' 110-108 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday wound up costing him money.

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.

The Memphis Grizzlies guard was fined $75,000 on Friday for "twice making an inappropriate gesture" on the court.

The Memphis Grizzlies needed a win on Thursday night. While embracing his villain role, Ja Morant was able to deliver.

Even with an upgrade to the status of Duncan Robinson, the Miami Heat are staying with the same starting lineup tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies. The star

The Memphis Grizzlies desperately needed a win on Thursday night to snap their four-game losing streak. Fortunately, they called number 12 and Ja Morant deliver

It was the sort of moment that Ja Morant craves. He hit a game-winning jumper at the buzzer to lift the Memphis Grizzlies past the Miami Heat, then skipped down the court listening to the silence he created.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots a game-winning buzzer beater over Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware (7) during the second half of an NBA game at Kaseya Center on April 3, 2025, in Miami. D.A. Varela [email protected]

These late-game heroics have often been followed by Morant doing his signature "Call 12" celebration, which indicates he can be called in the clutch when his team needs a bucket. Because of this, the star point guard earned a new nickname after the win.

Ja Morant has been the face of the Memphis Grizzlies since being the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. He is supposed to be one of the bright, young superstars in the NBA. Morant has the reputation of being a high-flying player who will attack the rim at will. His style of play has gotten him young fans from all across the country.