Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant signed a deal with athletic apparel and footwear giant Nike in 2019. The Grizzlies handed down the suspension after a social media video showing Morant holding a gun surfaced earlier this month. DEPUTIES PERFORM WELFARE CHECK ON GRIZZLIES' JA MORANT FOLLOWING CRYPTIC SOCIAL MEDIA POSTSMorant's first signature shoe with Nike was unveiled in December. Aside from the nightclub video and the most recent gun-brandishing video, Morant has been associated with multiple incidents throughout the season. Elsewhere, Nike ended its relationship with Kyrie Irving following a controversial social media post that referenced an antisemitic film.

Source: Fox News May 27, 2023 06:24 UTC