Burglaries Target Athletes, Morant's Home Hit

Ja Morant's home was burglarized in December 2024 as part of a series of thefts targeting professional athletes, including NFL stars Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Joe Burrow. The burglars, identified as members of a Chilean South American Theft Group, stole jewelry, watches, and luxury bags valued at about $1 million while Morant was playing a game in Memphis. The FBI has accused seven individuals, who face charges of conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property, with potential sentences of up to 10 years in prison. The thefts occurred during games when athletes were not home, indicating a coordinated effort by the crime group. Law enforcement is actively investigating, and some members of the group have been apprehended following a traffic stop in Ohio. The Memphis Grizzlies have not officially commented on the incident, and rumors about Morant's potential trade were quashed by the team's GM, Zach Kleiman.