Grizzlies had conversations with Ja Morant about off-the-court conduct before latest incident

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The Memphis Grizzlies spoke with star player Ja Morant about his off-the-court behavior before Morant was seen on a video appearing to flash a gun while at a nightclub in Colorado.  

Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins told reporters before Thursday’s game against the Golden State Warriors that members of the organization had spoken with their leading scorer prior to the latest incident. 

Ja Morant, #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies, during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum on Feb. 28, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Justin Ford/Getty Images)

"We have had conversations in the past trying to guide him and help him continue to evolve as a person and a player," Jenkins said of the discussions before the incident in Glendale, Colorado. "Obviously, this came to a head the other day, so we put this process into action."

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Memphis announced Saturday that Morant would be away from the team for at least two games after video surfaced in which Morant appeared to display a gun while singing shirtless at a nightclub. 

Morant apologized, saying he would take some time away to "get help." 

Ja Morant, #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies, celebrates his three-point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter of the game at Target Center on Nov. 30, 2022 in Minneapolis. (David Berding/Getty Images)

"I take full responsibility for my actions last night. I’m sorry to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis and the entire Grizzlies organization for letting you down," Morant said. "I’m going to take some time away to get help