Several individuals have been banned from games at FedExForum for a year as a result of a confrontation Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant’s supporters and members of the Indiana Pacers organization on Jan, 29, the NBA confirmed.
“NBA Security and league investigators conducted an investigation interviewing numerous eyewitnesses and reviewing video surveillance following allegations made by the Indiana Pacers organization regarding a postgame incident on Jan. 29,” NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement.
“While we substantiated that a postgame situation arose that was confrontational, based on interviews and other evidence gathered, we could not corroborate that any individual threatened others with a weapon.”
According to media reports, multiple members of the Pacers saw a red dot pointed at them. The Athletic reported that a security guard believed the laser was attached to a gun.
did a investigation seen they were cappin . still let a article come out to paint this negative image on me & my fam . & banned my brother from home games for a year . unbelievable 😂 https://t.co/08p4E8xhJJ
— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) February 5, 2023
Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said the team addressed the matter internally.
“Aware of the investigation of the NBA. Did a full investigation,” Jenkins said. “We were fully compliant with it, and I think they came out with a statement saying nothing was corroborated or found. That’s what I know, and that’s all I’m going to comment on it.”