Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies’ star guard, has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for throwing a game ball into the spectator stands during a game against the New York Knicks on February 28. The incident occurred at the end of the third quarter, with the Grizzlies leading 88-82. Morant was assessed a technical foul for his actions, which seemed to be a half-hearted shot attempt that sailed past the basket and into the stands.
The fine may not have a significant impact on Morant’s finances, considering he’s in the second season of a five-year, $197 million contract, with an average annual salary of $39.4 million. Morant has been having a strong season, averaging 20.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. He leads the Grizzlies in scoring and assists, while ranking second in steals.
The Grizzlies’ loss to the Knicks was a close one, with the final score being 114-113. Despite the setback, the Grizzlies remain in fourth place in the Western Conference. They’ll look to bounce back on Monday as they host the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth game of a five-game homestand.
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