Grizzlies' Ja Morant points to off-court issues

The Memphis Grizzlies' season, marred by several controversies over the face of the series, ended much earlier than expected and in embarrassing fashion Friday night

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league-damaging conduct after he pulled a gun during an early morning Instagram Live session at a Denver strip club.

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the league "was unable to confirm that an individual threatened others with a gun." All Images Credit to Google Images/ respective Owner