New Update on NBA's Approach to Ja Morant's Punishment

NBA commissioner Adam Silver joined the Dan Patrick Show on Thursday, and discussed how the NBA is approaching the discipline of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.

"I also think it's important to point out that this is not just about disciplining him and crossing your fingers hoping it's not a third time," Silver said. "I recognize that he needs some assistance from the league office, his union, his team... My hope is that wherever we come out in terms of discipline, there is a an acceptance that we need to find ways to engage with each other going forward so that he can change the trajectory that he's now on, which is not a positive one."

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Silver added, "I want to find a way where, frankly, he's not being kicked to the curb, but basketball will take a back seat and first and foremost, we're going to focus on him as a young man developing as a better person as someone who is more responsible."

This is the latest update on how the NBA will approach punishing Morant's actions, and it provides some clarity into how they view the entire situation. According to Silver, the league wants Morant to take a step back from basketball during the time he will be suspended, and focus on changing his current trajectory, which Silver says is not a good one.

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