Both Ja Morant and Miles Bridges have been banned until the start of the 2023/24 NBA season.

Ja Morant was suspended for 25 games after committing two repeat breaches of displaying off firearms on social media. Meanwhile, Miles Bridges has been banned for 30 games in 2022 for domestic abuse. In truth, Miles Bridges will only miss the first ten games of the 2023/24 season once the other twenty have been completed. before.

Although the ban only applies to official matches during the Regular Season, both Ja Morant and Miles Bridges will miss the NBA 2023/24 preseason.

Why did Ja Morant not suit up for the Memphis Grizzlies during the preseason?

The NBA imposed an official sentence for Ja Morant, which included a suspension of 25 official games as well as a ban from participating in pre-season games.

“Ja Morant must meet certain requirements before returning to the court.” During his ban, he will also be unable to participate in the tournament or general team operations, including pre-season games,” the NBA said.

Not only that, but the Memphis Grizzlies banned Ja Morant from all collective activities before the NBA issued an official sanction. Ja Morant is also alleged to be suspended internally by the parent club.

When will Ja Morant be able to play again?

Ja Morant can play again on December 19, 2023, when the Memphis Grizzlies visit the New Orleans Pelicans. This will be Memphis’ 26th match of the 2023/24 season, including the two games played in the In-Season Tournament.

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