NBA world reacts as Grizzlies make huge Ja Morant trade.

[{"selector":"#anim-de0d2801-d335-4072-a08e-5f825347a91e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 6.067961238287115e-7%, 0) translate(0%, -25%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] 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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[{"selector":"#anim-2d36490c-9100-4146-b023-e7fe01a3988c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-35.04687490926502%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Morant, who showed a gun on Instagram Live early Saturday morning, will miss at least two Grizzlies games.

[{"selector":"#anim-8fa72d1b-fa13-41b6-be78-a595b25e852c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(33.7622069327197%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Despite being second in the Eastern Conference, the Grizzlies (38-24) will keep Morant out of Sunday's game against the Clippers and Monday's game against the Lakers (Tuesday).

[{"selector":"#anim-fab371c4-2ca3-44cc-aeea-cd2966b9f4b8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The NBA reacted to Morant's punishment.

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[{"selector":"#anim-bfadab28-f493-4a92-8b0c-460aec72696d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 6.067961238287115e-7%, 0) translate(0%, -25%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] “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.

[{"selector":"#anim-9a27e2de-a96f-44e1-8e40-53cbc79c9289 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 6.067961238287115e-7%, 0) translate(0%, -25%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] What's Ja doing? "Too good and young to be destroying his own career," wrote Vic Lombardi.

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