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Associated Press
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Grizzlies defender Ja Morant has been fined $35,000 for getting aggravated astatine a referee and not leaving the tribunal "in a timely manner" aft helium was ejected from Wednesday's crippled against the Timberwolves.
Morant was fixed a method and ejected with 1:22 near successful the 4th quarter. He had 24 points successful the 109-101 loss. The Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks was besides ejected.
The NBA said successful a merchandise Saturday announcing the good that Morant directed "inappropriate connection toward a crippled official."
Morant is averaging 28.2 points and 7.3 assists for Memphis, which is successful 4th spot successful the Western Conference with a 13-9 record.
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