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Bad omens circle Ja Morant. For the second time in three months, the 23-year-old was suspended by the Memphis Grizzlies after he flashed a firearm on an Instagram live video.?Additionally, reports stated he may face a lengthy suspension from the NBA. While NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is yet to spill the beans about the All-Star guard’s future, bizarre speculation about Morant has hit the web.

Ever since the word about the star’s potential lengthy suspension got out, many have been wondering about the duration of his absence. Although not official, a recent report, however, seems to have given fans an idea of what consequences Ja Morant is likely to face.

A shocking Ja Morant update amidst NBA Finals

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Adam Silver has only let out cryptic messages about Ja Morant’s suspension. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Silver has not yet given full clarity about the league’s stance because “he[Silver] doesn?t want it to be a storyline during the Finals.” Besides, Windhorst stated that a “significant suspension” awaits Ja Morant during his recent appearance on Get Up.

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In addition to Windhorst’s comments on Ja Morant’s potential suspension, Hoops Wire’s Sam Amico has recently reported on the same.?“League sources have told Hoops Wire they believe Morant will be suspended for no less than the first half of the regular season,” said the report. Amico’s report is now doing rounds on social media.

The Instagram handle named ‘sidelinesources’ has posted this latest Ja Morant update on their feed.?“Ja Morant is believed to be facing an estimated 40-game suspension,”?sidelinesources wrote on a picture of Ja Morant. The post instantly caught fans’ attention, with many weighing in.

NBA fans weigh in on Ja Morant’s future

Fans’ response to the Instagram post proves that Morant and his potential suspension continue to be a hot topic amid the ongoing Finals. Some supporters seem to be unable to take the news on the chin. Another call for an even lengthier suspension for the Grizzlies star. There are, however, a bunch of fans who are throwing shade, “Bro gonna switch to rapping by week 3,”?said a fan.

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Here are some other responses from fans.

“He finna drop a first day out mixtape.”

“This is actually reasonable.”

“Seen that coming when the commissioner said ?additional findings.??

“that?s mad harsh he ain?t break no laws.”

“For what??? What law or rule did he break??”

“When he comes back they?ll be a parade in his city yeah!”

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“You don?t have to break the law to get fired from y?all everyday job ????? y?all are slow.”

“So funny people think you have to commit an actual crime to be suspended by your employer.”

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Do you think the NBA will suspend Ja Morant for this long a tenure? Let us know your take on Morant’s potential suspension in the comments below.