“Reporting with @ESPN_MacMahon: Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has entered a counseling program in Florida and there stays no timetable for his return to energetic play.”

Reporting with @ESPN_MacMahon: Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has entered a counseling program in Florida and there stays no timetable for his return to energetic play.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 13, 2023

There was no official announcement from the Grizzlies but, however they launched an announcement final week on his availability.

“Ja Morant will proceed to stay away from the workforce for not less than the subsequent 4 video games.”

That announcement got here after Morant was seen earlier this month on his Instagram account exhibiting off and showing to wave a gun whereas he was inside a membership. After an investigation, Morant was initially suspended for 2 video games.

Varied former skilled sports activities gamers have been chastising Morant for his reckless habits. Sports activities announcers like Shannon Sharpe, who nearly bought into fisticuffs with Morant’s father, and Shaquille O’Neal have been vocal relating to his exploits off the court docket.

Morant can be being sued by a youngster accusing him of allegedly punching a 17-year-old boy throughout a pickup sport at his home final 12 months. He additionally claimed that Morant flashed a gun at him. A mall safety guard accused Morant of threatening him and acknowledged that one in all Morant’s mates additionally shoved him.

The basketball participant did launch an announcement after being suspended and earlier than getting into counseling.

“I take full duty for my actions final evening. I’m sorry to my household, teammates, coaches, followers, companions, the town of Memphis, and the whole Grizzlies group for letting you down. I’m going to take a while away to get assist and work on studying higher methods of coping with my stress and my general well-being.”