OKLAHOMA CITY -- Memphis star Ja Morant was ejected just before halftime of Saturday night's 115-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder after apparently making remarks to courtside Memphis fans that were derogatory about the officiating.
Morant was ejected with 43 seconds left in the half when he was called for his second technical foul. He picked up his first technical 11 seconds earlier after committing a foul to stop play and complain about a no-call on a drive to the basket.
According to a pool report, crew chief John Goble said Morant was assessed his first technical "for use of profanity directed at an official" and that the second technical was "for making a comment questioning the integrity of an official.