"Judge Rules Ja Morant Acted in Self-Defense Against Teen in Assault Case"
A Tennessee judge ruled that Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant acted in self-defense when he punched a teenager during an altercation at his home in July 2022. The ruling comes after a civil immunity hearing, shifting the burden of proof to the teenager who accused Morant of assault. The lawsuit had hung over Morant during a tumultuous 2023-24 season, which included a suspension for conduct detrimental to the NBA and a season-ending shoulder injury.