NBA world reacts as Grizzlies make huge Ja Morant trade.

The Memphis Grizzlies published a statement Saturday afternoon after the NBA stated it would investigate an alleged incident involving Ja Morant.

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Morant, who showed a gun on Instagram Live early Saturday morning, will miss at least two Grizzlies games.

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“With all the gun violence in todays america, suspending ja for 2 games, considering his influence, seems like a slap in the face literally EVERYONE,” a fan said of Morant and the Grizzlies.

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