US EditionNBA fines Grizzlies' Ja Morant $75,000 for continued finger-gun gestures, after warning him to stop
- Ja Morant received a $75,000 fine from the NBA on Friday for making gun gestures during a Thursday game.
- Morant's actions followed a prior warning from the NBA earlier in the week about similar gestures.
- He made the gesture after hitting a three-pointer in the first quarter against the Miami Heat.
- After the game, Morant acknowledged criticism, stating he's "kind of used to it," according to the AP.
- Morant previously received suspensions in 2023 for gun-related incidents, costing him 33 games and $8.3 million.
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