NBA Commissioner Hints at Major Suspension Looming for Ja Morant: ‘We’ve Uncovered a Fair Amount of Additional Information’

(Via Mediaite)

The NBA’s leadership offered a stern warning on Friday and hinted the organization will soon bring the hammer down on Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant for his latest incident involving Instagram and a handgun.

During his annual NBA Finals press conference, Commissioner Adam Silver said the league will reveal the results of its investigation into the incident soon. Based on his tone, it’s become widely assumed the punishment will be much more severe than the eight-game suspension Morant faced after the first incident.

“In assessing what discipline is appropriate — if that’s the case — we look at both the history of prior acts, but then we look at the individual player’s history, as well,” Silver said when he was asked for an update on the investigation, “and the seriousness, of course, of the conduct. So those are all things that get factored.