Ja Morant should prepare to lose $7.6 million of his 2023-24 NBA salary due to his 25-game suspension. But, according to NBA insider Brian Windhorst, the Memphis Grizzlies star could lose much more.
In his latest appearance on First Take by ESPN, Windhorst shared that Morant’s financial losses due to his suspension could be between $50 million and $60 million. This includes the losses he suffered during his 8-game suspension. In addition, one must consider the $39 million hit he took after losing the chance to be placed on the 2022-23 All-NBA teams. According to Windhorst, the gun scandal and his subsequent suspension were the reason he was not voted onto the All-NBA teams, costing him millions in bonuses.
Windhorst also noted that Ja Morant is facing potential sponsorship deal losses because of his actions.
“Just from a financial standpoint, it’s one of the most serious penalties we’ve ever seen in the history of professional sports.” Windhorst said of Morant during the broadcast on ESPN.
“[Ja Morant] is at least looking at $50M in losses. … It’s as bad of a penalty as we’ve seen in the history of professional sports.”
–@WindhorstESPN pic.twitter.com/dndV7RlK2S
– First Take (@FirstTake) June 16, 2023
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