The Memphis Grizzlies started their three-game road trip on Thursday night in Miami against the Heat, with the home Heat on a six-game winning streak. Since the Grizzlies fired head coach Taylor Jenkins last week, the team has yet to win a game under interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo and look to change that on Thursday night.
Looking back to Memphis’ last game, they suffered a 134-125 loss to the Golden State Warriors, led by a 52-point performance by Steph Curry. However, one of the other major storylines was Ja Morant and Buddy Hield exchanging finger-gun gestures with one another. The two received warnings for their gestures, but that didn’t stop Morant during the first half of Thursday’s game.
Ja Morant brought out the finger gun gesture after making this three during Grizzlies-Heat.
Earlier today, the NBA gave Morant and Warriors guard Buddy Hield a warning about doing this celebration.pic.twitter.com/CFoiu8wDDz https://t.co/qg2KIVS9dN
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 4, 2025
After making a three in the first quarter against the Heat, Morant was seen making the finger-gun gestures yet again, which will most definitely earn a response from the NBA after the warning that was announced earlier Thursday.
While Morant is one of the league’s top stars, this isn’t the first time that he’s found himself getting in trouble. In 2023, Morant was suspended for 25 games after showcasing a firearm on his Instagram livestream. Now with Memphis needing every win they can get down the stretch, a possible suspension could be on the way.
Ja 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/fc4pXK9Iyb
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 4, 2025
The Grizzlies and Heat entered halftime in a close game, and while the result of the game matters a lot for Memphis’ playoff positioning, there’s sure to be a statement from the league by Friday.
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