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Draymond Green Suspension Supported By Steve Kerr

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Steve Kerr has publicly supported the five-game suspension leveled against Draymond Green. “He took it too far. Draymond was wrong. He knows that. It’s a bad look, and the five games are deserved,” Kerr said Thursday night. Green picked up the longest suspension of his career after putting Rudy Gobert in a chokehold earlier in the week. Three other players, including Gobert, received $25,000 fines but no suspension. The severity of Green’s behavior, plus his history of “unsportsmanlike conduct” contributed to the length of his ban.

“I don’t have a problem with [Green] trying to get Rudy off of Klay … but he’s got to let go. He hung on for six, seven seconds. It was a terrible visual for the league, for Draymond and for everybody. Draymond has to find a way to not cross the line. I’m not talking about getting an ejection or a technical, I’m talking about a physical act of violence. That’s inexcusable. We have to do everything we can to give him the help and assistance he needs to be able to draw that distinction between being an incredible competitor … but he can’t cross that line. He crossed it the other night, for sure,” Kerr added. Green was most recently suspended after stomping on Domantas Sabonis during the 2023 playoffs.

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Shaq & Antonio Brown React To Green’s Ejection

Furthermore, Green’s ejection elicited a variety of reactions from around the NBA and beyond. Shaq had a hilarious response to the sight of Green putting Gobert into a chokehold. The Hall of Famer’s response came during Inside The NBA‘s half-time segment. After the team had discussed Clippers-Nuggets, they turned to Shaq. The self-described “best musician in the NBA” proceeded to remix the show’s theme song (Cool J’s “Mama Said Knock You Out”) to reflect Green’s actions, instead singing “Mama Said Choke You Out”.

Meanwhile, Antonio Brown also weighed in on the situation. “Draymond Green in Antonio Brown” was the simple post that the former NFL star made on X, formerly Twitter. Brown is likely alluding to the notion that both men are/were “unfairly targeted” or demonized by their respective leagues. Brown, due to his position on the offense, was never given the label of being a dirty player. However, he does believe himself to have been essentially run out of the league for his on- and off-field antics.

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Draymond Green Suspended Five Games For Rudy Gobert Chokehold

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Draymond Green has received a five-game suspension after placing Rudy Gobert in a chokehold during a brawl earlier this week. According to a statement given by the NBA, Green’s suspension was a result of the Warriors veteran “escalating an on-court altercation” by “forcibly grabbing” Gobert in “an unsportsmanlike and dangerous manner.” Furthermore, the league noted that Green’s history of unsportsmanlike conduct contributed to the length of the suspension. Green has previously been suspended four times for a total of four games. However, this latest suspension nearly doubles his total number of suspended games. Green’s last suspension came earlier this year as a result of stomping on Domantas Sabonis during a playoff game.

Meanwhile, Gobert, along with Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels, received $25,000 fines for their role in the brawl that occurred less than two minutes into Tuesday’s game. However, none of the three will miss any time, despite Thompson and McDaniels also being ejected. Green’s five-game suspension means he will miss a doubleheader against Oklahoma City, as well as games against the Suns, Rockets, and Spurs. He will next be available to play in a road game against the Kings on November 28.

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Shaq & Antonio Brown React To Green Ejection

Furthermore, Green’s ejection elicited a variety of reactions from around the NBA and beyond. Shaq had a hilarious response to the sight of Green putting Gobert into a chokehold. The Hall of Famer’s response came during Inside The NBA‘s half-time segment. After the team had discussed Clippers-Nuggets, they turned to Shaq. The self-described “best musician in the NBA” proceeded to remix the show’s theme song (Cool J’s “Mama Said Knock You Out”) to reflect Green’s actions, instead singing “Mama Said Choke You Out”.

Meanwhile, Antonio Brown also weighed in on the situation. “Draymond Green in Antonio Brown” was the simple post that the former NFL star made on X, formerly Twitter. Brown is likely alluding to the notion that both men are/were “unfairly targeted” or demonized by their respective leagues. Brown, due to his position on the offense, was never given the label of being a dirty player. However, he does believe himself to have been essentially run out of the league for his on- and off-field antics.

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Ja Morant’s Father Speaks On His Suspension

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Tee Morant, the father of basketball player Ja Morant, recently spoke on his son’s suspension from the Grizzles. The 24-year-old’s 25-game suspension followed a couple of incidents that saw him flashing a gun on Instagram Live. He was suspended following the second offense. “Morant wielded the firearm while knowing that he was being recorded and that the recording was being live streamed on Instagram Live, despite having made commitments to the NBA and public statements that he would not repeat the conduct for which he was previously disciplined,” the NBA said of his suspension.

Many have chimed into the controversy, with some claiming that the incidents were simple mistakes. Many have also claimed that his behavior could have been influenced by those he was choosing to spend time with. Now, his own father is weighing in, and it appears as though he thinks it’s his son’s own cross to bear. He spoke on the situation at the Up Next Elite Camp in New Orleans, warning other young athletes. He advised them to be careful of the decisions they make, as they can make a lasting impact.

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Tee Morant Warns Young Athletes To Be Mindful Of Their Decisions

“Make sure anytime y’all anywhere, know the capabilities of everybody around you,” Tee Morant explained. He continued, describing how he feels as though Ja’s mistakes were his, and his alone. “My son didn’t get in trouble for the people around him, he got in trouble for his decisions so, always be mindful of every decision y’all [are making]. Because, it could pretty much, take over you and can consume you and make you think that you’re who you’re not.”

“Any time y’all are anywhere,” he continued, “just think everything is looking at you, everything is magnified.” “The smallest thing you can do can make the biggest difference in your life,” he also notes. Ja Morant will become eligible to return to the NBA in December, after losing a third of the season and over $7.5 million.

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NASCAR Driver Suspended For Liking George Floyd Meme

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Noah Gregson, a driver for NASCAR’s Legacy Motor Club, has been suspended by his team for liking a George Floyd meme on social media. Gregson appeared to like a meme on Instagram which photoshopped George Floyd’s face onto an image of Sebastian from The Little Mermaid with the caption “Under Da Knee” in reference to Floyd’s murder in 2020. Additionally, at the time of writing, Gregson is 33rd in the NASCAR standings. His best finish this season was a 12th-place finish at the Ambetter Heath 400. He also had a 20th-place finish at the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix.

“We have made the decision to suspend Noah Gregson effective immediately regarding his actions that do represent the values our team. Josh Berry will drive the No. 42 entry for this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan,” the team wrote on social media. “I am disappointed in myself for my lack of attention and actions on social media. I understand the severity of this situation.” Gregson’s post continued “I love and appreciate everyone. I try to treat everyone equally no matter who they are, I messed up plain and simple.” Gregson’s response was

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Gregson Out Indefinitely

Sunday’s Firekeepers Casino 400 in Michigan is the fourth-from-last race in the regular season. Gregson’s suspension doesn’t really impact the league standings. In 33rd place, Gregson is 271 points behind the 16th-place cutoff for the NASCAR playoffs. With a string of finishes in the mid-20s in his most recent races, it’s unlike that Gregson was going to overcome that gap in the standings. However, the move is more emblematic of the progress that the NASCAR Series has made in recent years.

NASCAR has been one of the biggest forces in pushing social justice messages, especially after the murder of George Floyd. “It was a moment in time back in June that seemed, for us, it was the right time to act. I think it was the right time for our country. I think it was the right time for our sport. The response to that was fantastic,” NASCAR President Steve Phelps said in 2021. In the subsequent years, NASCAR has gone all in on Pride month and also banned the Confederate flag at their races.

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Alvin Kamara Receives Three-Game Suspension For 2022 Vegas Fight

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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been suspended for three games for his role in a fight in Las Vegas in 2022. Kamara pled no contest last month in a deal that saw the charges against him dropped. Kamara and three other men initially faced misdemeanor charges of conspiracy to commit battery. Furthermore, they also faced a felony charge of battery with substantial bodily harm. However, Kamara’s plea means he will no longer face felony charges. Instead, Kamara pled no contest to a misdemeanor charge of breaching the peace.

Kamara met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell earlier this week to discuss the incident. “Obviously, I know that’s not really protocol, but I mean, he gave me the opportunity and I took it and went up there and met with him and it went well,” Kamara said. While no punishment was released at the time, Adam Schefter has since reported that Kamara will miss the first three games of the 2023 season. It will keep Kamara out of games against the Titans, Panthers, and Packers.

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Kamara Apologizes For Fight Role

In a statement made before his suspension, Kamara apologized for his role in the altercation. “It’s a tough ordeal to be in. You know, I never want to be involved in something where someone gets hurt or severely injured or anything. Poor judgment on my end, definitely a bad decision, but I’m a man. Everything I’ve ever done in my life, I’ve stood on. And I can take accountability for it and I can say when I’m wrong and I was completely wrong.”

He continued. “Obviously, it’s hard to do that when you’ve got such an incident like that. I’ll be lying if I said it wasn’t tough,” Kamara said. “Lost a lot throughout this ordeal, definitely not looking for any pity, not looking for somebody to give me a pat on the back and say it’s OK. I know what I did, I know what I was involved in. I definitely take responsibility and that’s part of being a man and growing. From here, I just have to make the right decisions.”

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NFL Expected To Suspend More Players For Gambling

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Another wave of gambling-related suspensions is expected to be handed down by the NFL head office this week. The biggest name linked to this latest batch of suspensions is Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers.

Rodgers was a sixth-round pick out of UMass in 2020, but quickly proved his skill and ability. Making the all-rookie team, he is currently listed as the starting right-side cornerback in Indianapolis.

However, earlier this month, Rodgers acknowledged the gambling accusations against him and admitted “full responsibility” for his actions on social media. However, the punishment for Rodgers could be particularly severe, as it is believed that he placed bets on Colts games.

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NFL Ramping Up Gambling Crackdown

The word of new suspensions, first reported by ESPN, comes just months after a major crackdown on the league’s gambling policy. The first major wave of crackdowns came in late April, headlined by the suspension of Lions’ wide receiver Jameson Williams.

These latest suspensions are just one facet of the NFL’s campaign against sports betting on the part of its athletes. Elsewhere, the NFL announced that all 2023 rookies will have to attend mandatory anti-gambling education training. Meanwhile, NFL officials will be making in-person visits to every team to stress the league’s policy on gambling.

ESPN‘s report did specify when the suspensions would be officially announced. Furthermore, it is unknown which players other than Rodgers would be facing a suspension. However, it is believed that all players named will be facing a season-long suspension. By comparison, Williams received a six-game suspension.

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Calvin Ridley Ready For NFL Return

One player who knows just how strict the NFL can be about gambling is Calvin Ridley. Ridley was suspended “indefinitely” in 2022 for betting on NFL games while away from the Atlanta Falcons. Subsequently, the Falcons traded him at the deadline to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Ridley was officially reinstated to the league in March 2023.

Ridley has been hard at work with the Jaguars as he prepares for his return to the NFL. Per the latest reports from the team, Ridley is “as advertised” and well on his way to returning to his pre-suspension dominance. While Ridley had a career year in 2020, he only played five games in 2021 before stepping away from the Falcosn for mental health reasons.

“I’ve been really impressed with Calvin,” Jags offensive coordinator Press Taylor told reporters. “I’ve watched every snap Calvin’s played in the NFL, just like a lot of our guys have, so we’re very confident in the player we’re getting. And then to be able to meet him in person, we’ve had a lot of people vouch for him going back to when we acquired him.”

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Ja Morant Receives Support From Nike Following Suspension

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Ja Morant has been suspended for the first 25 games of the 2023-24 season. The punishment will likely sideline Morant until early December. Subsequently, Morant issued a statement apologizing for his actions. “I’m spending the offseason and my suspension continuing to work on my own mental health and decision making. I’m also going to be training so that I’m ready to go when I can be back on the court,” the statement said in part. However, some have met his words with skepticism.

Morant’s suspension, which stems from an incident in May in which Morant flashed a gun on Instagram Live, has also caught the attention of the sneaker world. Days after the incident, Nike removed any trace of Morant’s various sneakers from their website. However, about a week later, Morant’s “Ja 1 Hunger” sold out in minutes. Now that Morant has been formally punished, Nike has also commented on where they stand with the player.

Nike Backs Morant

Nike officially voiced their support for Morant in the hours after his suspension was revealed. “We are pleased that Ja is taking accountability and prioritizing his well-being. We will continue to support him on and off the court,” the company said in a statement shared by ESPN‘s Ramona Shelburne. Nike has been Morant’s official shoe partner since his 2019 debut. Furthermore, Morant’s initial contract with Nike was reportedly worth somewhere in the region of $12 million.

However, Nike’s response has not been well-received by a number of fans. Some have pointed to the fact that Nike dropped Kyrie Irving after his anti-Semitism scandal. This is being compared to Morant’s numerous off-court issues over the past year. Others pointed out that the statement was likely cover for Nike to avoid admitting that Morant is simply too profitable of a brand to cut ties with. Do you think Nike was right to stick with Morant? Let us know in the comments. Follow all the latest sports and sneakers news here at HotNewHipHop.

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Ja Morant Issues Apology After Suspension Reveal

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Ja Morant has reportedly been suspended for 25 games after he flashed a gun on Instagram Live in May. While in line with league expectations, the punishment means the Memphis Grizzlies will be without Morant until at least early December. The suspension length was first reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Morant has said very little since he was initially suspended from team activities on May 14. While he did issue an apology after Adam Silver commented on the incident, it was not well received. Morant’s comments were seen as being overly vague and generic. Furthermore, some fans went as to joke that Morant had used a chatbot to generate an apology for him. However, Morant has broken his silence to fully address the incident.

Morant Shares New Apology Following Suspension

Morant’s new apology was first shared by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. “I’ve had time to reflect and I realize how much I’ve caused. I want to apologize to the NBA, the Grizzlies, my teammates, and the city of Memphis. To Adam Silver, Zach Kleiman and Robert Pera – who gave me the opportunity to be a professional athlete and have supported me – I’m sorry for the harm I’ve done. To the kids who look up to me, I’m sorry for failing you as a role model. I promise I’m going to be better. To all my sponsors, I’m going to be a better representation of our brands. And to all my fans, I’m going to make it up to you, I promise.”

He continued. “I’m spending the offseason and my suspension continuing to work on my own mental health and decision making. I’m also going to be training so that I’m ready to go when I can be back on the court. I know my teammates are going to hold id down and I’m so sorry I won’t be out there with you at the beginning of the season. I hope you’ll give me the chance to prove to you over time I’m a better man than what I’ve been showing you.” While hitting all the right beats, the apology sounds very similar to the one he gave after his last suspension. Only time will tell as to whether Morant has truly changed. Follow all the latest sports news here at HotNewHipHop.

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Ja Morant Suspension Length Revealed

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As soon as the NBA Finals ended, attention turned to Memphis. Ja Morant had been suspended by the Memphis Grizzlies since May 14 after he flashed a gun on Instagram Live. It was the second time that Morant had done this, earning an eight-game suspension in March after the first incident. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver appeared to imply that the league would be coming down hard on Morant. After revealing that Morant’s punishment would be issued after the Finals, Silver gave a hardline response about the incident.

Amid the support and condemnation of Morant and his actions, there was much debate about how long he would be suspended. The first concrete indication came from Morant’s team. While claiming that the gun was fake, Morant’s team said that they still expected a suspension of around 30 games. This was a prediction echoed by a number of NBA pundits. Furthermore, many people lobbied the NBA to be lenient on Morant. They argued that harsher punishment would not mean the underlying issues went away. However, we now know how much time Morant will miss.

How Long Is Ja Morant’s Suspension?

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Ja Morant will be suspended for 25 games during the 2023-24 NBA season. Around three times the length of his suspension in March, the revealed punishment is in line with most expectations for his punishment. However, this means that the Grizzlies will likely be without Morant until early December.

While the punishment is certainly impactful, it could have been far worse for Morant and the Grizzlies. However, it’s clear that Adam Silver, despite his vocal bravado about gun safety, is unwilling to remove one of the league’s biggest names. While it pales in comparison to other punishments the NBA has handed in the past, it’s on par with contemporary suspensions given out by the league. Mikail Bridges was given a 30-game suspension in April 2023 after pleading no contest to felony domestic assault charges. Morant has since issued a statement, apologizing for his behavior and promising to do better. Follow all the latest sports news here at HotNewHipHop.

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John Gotti III Suspended After Floyd Mayweather Brawl

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Fighting Floyd Mayweather was supposed to be the comeback bout for John Gotti III. After his MMA career fizzled out and a 2-0 start to his pro boxing career, putting up a decent fight against the 50-0 boxing legend was crucial to his future. No one expected Gotti III, son and grandson of Gambino Crime Family Mafiosos John and John A. Gotti, to win. However, if he could avoid becoming a tomato can, it would go a long way to cementing his credibility. Before the fight, BoxRec ranked Gotti III as #702 in his division.

However, it wasn’t to be. Gotti III was disqualified after refusing to break a clinch. While the two fighters briefly parted, Gotti III dodged past referee Kenny Bayless to try and lay some hurt on Mayweather. He failed and the ring was quickly filled with people from both camps. A full-on brawl ensued and was not contained for several minutes. Once some semblance of order was restored, the fight was abandoned and Gotti III was officially disqualified.

Gotti III Suspended For Six Months

As a result, Gotti III’s career is set to take another hit. Florida’s regulatory committee handed down a lengthy suspension to the fighter. “The DBPR Florida Athletic Commission took immediate action the evening of Sunday, June 11, and suspended John Gotti III for six months,” a spokesperson told MMA Fighting. Furthermore, Mayweather will not be sanctioned and will remain eligible to fight. Gotti III has yet to comment on the suspension. Additionally, it is unclear if the ruling can be appealed. However, if upheld, Gotti III would be ineligible to fight in Florida until December.

Elsewhere, the fallout of the event has been nasty. Gotti III declared Mayweather his “enemy for life” and his relatives were also seen making threatening statements on social media. Meanwhile, fresh off knocking out an NBA mascot, Conor McGregor has joined the fray. McGregor, who lost to Mayweather in 2017, eagerly accepted Gotti III’s call to arms. “I back the Gotti’s. The war is on.” the MMA veteran tweeted. However, McGregor’s comment has since been deleted. This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.

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