Ja Morant's latest Nike sneakers sells out in minutes amid gun-related controversy

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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant signed a deal with athletic apparel and footwear giant Nike in 2019.

Nike decided to move forward with plans to release Morant's latest sneaker despite the star point guard's recent suspension from all team activities. The Grizzlies handed down the suspension after a social media video showing Morant holding a gun surfaced earlier this month.

The Ja 1 "Hunger" sneaker was made available on Thursday. The shoe sold out in about 20 minutes, according to The Wall Street Journal. At the moment, it does not appear that Nike is interested in ending its relationship with Morant.

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Los Angeles, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts during the first half in game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)

Fox News Digital contacted Nike for more information but did not immediately hear back.

A handful of retailers, such as Finish Line and Hibbett Sports, recently decided to drop the shoe from their respective online release calendars.

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Morant's first signature shoe with Nike was unveiled in December. The sneaker was released in retail stores earlier this year.

Ja Morant, #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies, debuts his Nike Signature Shoe, the Ja 1 "Day One," on December 25, 2022, at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/NBAE via Getty Images)

Shortly after the suspension, Morant released a statement in which he apologized for his actions.

"My words may not mean much right now,