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Ja Morant's Hunger Ja 1 sneakers have been removed from Nike and Finish Line apps ahead of their expected release date amidst the Grizzlies' suspension of Morant and an ongoing NBA investigation into his involvement in another incident with a gun.

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Nike and Finish Line apps have removed Morant's Hunger Ja 1 sneakers from their listings.

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These sneakers, featuring a mismatched red and blue colorway, were initially expected to be released on May 25. As of Tuesday, both Nike and Finish Line apps had the sneakers listed.

However, they can still be found on SNKRS and Hibbett Sports apps, where interested buyers can enter a raffle for a chance to purchase them.

This development follows the suspension of Morant and an ongoing investigation by the NBA. Morant was seen holding what seemed to be a gun in an Instagram Live video posted on his friend Davante Pack's account, which came to light on Sunday.

Morant had previously received an eight-game suspension by the NBA for flashing a gun in an Instagram Live video at a Colorado nightclub on March 4. That incident resulted in Nike delaying the release of Morant's initial Ja 1 sneaker.

Following the first incident, Nike basketball issued a statement.

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