NBA world reacts as Grizzlies make huge Ja Morant trade.

The Memphis Grizzlies published a statement Saturday afternoon after the NBA stated it would investigate an alleged incident involving Ja Morant.

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The Memphis Grizzlies confirmed that Ja Morant will miss at least two games.

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Despite being second in the Eastern Conference, the Grizzlies (38-24) will keep Morant out of Sunday's game against the Clippers and Monday's game against the Lakers (Tuesday).

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The NBA reacted to Morant's punishment. “Hopefully Ja gets the message this is aiming to send,” Philly Sports Network's Sean Barnard wrote.

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