Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies and Buddy Hield from the Golden State Warriors were warned by the NBA for mimicking gun gestures during a game. This occurred late in the fourth quarter of a game that the Warriors won 134-125. The NBA ruled that while the gestures were not meant to convey violence, they were still considered inappropriate. The incident is particularly notable for Morant, who has previously faced suspensions for displaying firearms on social media, indicating a pattern of behavior that has raised concerns in the league. Both players received technical fouls for the incident.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield were both issued warnings for mimicking shooting a gun during Tuesday's game.
The NBA ruled that the celebrations were not intended to be violent in nature but were inappropriate, leading to warnings for both players.
Morant formed imaginary guns with his fingers, an act deemed inappropriate, reflecting ongoing concerns regarding his behavior and previous gun-related incidents.
Despite not meaning to trigger violence, Morant's prior gun-related suspensions highlight the sensitive nature of such gestures within the NBA context.
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