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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant stands on the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors, Jan. 15, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. Lawyers for a teenager who is suing the two-time NBA All-Star over a fight during an offseason pickup game can withdraw from the case after the teen's attorneys cited irreconcilable conflicts with their client, a Tennessee judge ruled Friday, May 3. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Lawyers for teen suing NBA star Ja Morant over a fight during a pickup game withdraw from the case

By Adrian Sainz - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant appears in Judge Carol Chumney's courtroom at Shelby County Circuit Court, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. A judge has ruled that Ja Morant acted in self-defense when a teen-ager accused the two-time NBA All-Star of punching him during a pickup game at the home of the Memphis Grizzlies guard's parents in 2022. Shelby County Court Circuit Judge Carol Chumney cited Tennessee law on when the issue of self-defense can be raised, and she wrote in a ruling issued Monday, April 8, 2024, that Morant “enjoys a presumption of civil immunity." (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian via AP, File)

2-time All-Star Ja Morant acted in self-defense during pickup game fight, judge says

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Ja Morant’s season is over because of a shoulder injury; Grizzlies say he needs surgery

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies forwards Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama (7) foul Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Grizzlies rally with big-4th quarter to beat Suns 121-115 with Morant sidelined

By Jack Thompson - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts after his slam dunk in the final seconds of overtime during an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. The Grizzlies won 116-115. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Morant has quickly gotten the Memphis Grizzlies rolling, and oozing optimism

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Morant has 20 points in first home game following suspension, Grizzlies beat Pacers 116-103

By Clay Bailey - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant, demonstrates a chest pass, while testifying in Judge Carol Chumney's courtroom at Shelby County Circuit Court on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. The hearing is to determine whether Morant used self defense during a fight last summer at his home. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian via AP)

Ja Morant set for comeback, ‘understands the process’ that has led to his return after suspension

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) plays during the second half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, April 26, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. Prosecutors will not pursue an assault charge against Davonte Pack, a close friend of Morant, stemming from a fight during a pickup basketball game at the player’s home last year, court records showed Tuesday, Nov. 21. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Prosecutors won’t pursue assault charge against friend of Ja Morant after fight at player’s home

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FILE - Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. Lawyers for Morant are allowed to argue that he was acting in self-defense as part of a lawsuit accusing him of assaulting a teenager during a pickup basketball game at the NBA star's house, a judge ruled Thursday, No. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Judge allows Ja Morant’s lawyers to argue he acted in self-defense in lawsuit about fight with teen

By Adrian Sainz - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, March 22, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. The future of a lawsuit accusing the Memphis Grizzlies star of assaulting a teenager during a pickup basketball game hinges on whether Morant will be allowed to claim that he was acting in self defense and can receive immunity under Tennessee law. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Ja Morant’s lawyers cite ‘stand your ground’ law, self defense in pickup basketball lawsuit

By Adrian Sainz - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) plays during the second half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, April 26, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. On Monday, July 10, 2023, an arrest warrant was issued for Davonte Pack, a close friend of the Memphis Grizzlies star, stemming from a fight during a pickup basketball game at the player's home last year, authorities said. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Arrest warrant issued for friend of NBA star Ja Morant over fight at player’s home in 2022

By Adrian Sainz - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) plays during the second half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. Morant has been suspended for the first 25 games of the upcoming season for his second known incident of displaying what appeared to be a firearm on social media, the NBA announced Friday, June 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Notable moments of Ja Morant’s Grizzlies career, both on and off the court

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. Morant has been suspended for the first 25 games of the upcoming season for his second known incident of displaying what appeared to be a firearm on social media, the NBA announced Friday, June 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

NBA suspends Ja Morant 25 games for latest social media incident involving a gun

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to reporters before Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

David Silver: NBA planning to announce latest Ja Morant decision after Finals

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) plays during the first half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Ja Morant ‘fine’ after cryptic Instagram posts, police say

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) plays during the first half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Ja Morant takes accountability for latest gun video: ‘I recognize there is more work to do’

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guards Desmond Bane, left, and Ja Morant (12) laugh on the bench during the second half of Game 5 of the team's first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) **FILE**

Ja Morant in limbo again as he awaits review of latest gun video on social media

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guards Desmond Bane, left, and Ja Morant (12) laugh on the bench during the second half of Game 5 of the team's first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) **FILE**

Grizzlies suspend Morant after another gun video appears on social media

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) celebrates after a 3-point basket by Dennis Schroder in the closing second of regulation in the team's NBA basketball play-in tournament game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers back in playoffs against Ja Morant, Grizzlies

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant is shown during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzilies guard Ja Morant eight games without pay, after determining that his holding a firearm at a club in suburban Denver earlier this month was “conduct detrimental to the league.” Morant will miss his sixth game on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, when the Grizzlies play in Miami.(AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht, File) **FILE**

Ja Morant ready to rejoin Grizzlies, NBA suspension over

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press