Grizzlies Coach Says No Timetable For Ja Morant’s Return After Gun Video

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins says Ja Morant might miss greater than two video games because of his gun-flashing Instagram Live video over the weekend … telling reporters there isn’t any set timetable for his return.

Jenkins briefly talked about his celebrity guard’s controversial clip previous to Memphis’ matchup with the Clippers on Sunday … saying it is a “very tough moment, for sure.”

Morant — who apologized for the vid on Saturday — stated he was going to “take some time away to get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being.”

Jenkins stated he won’t disclose particulars of personal conversations held with Morant and the entrance workplace following the incident … however voiced his assist for the guard as he seeks assist.

“We love him. We want what’s best for him. We support him. It’s going to be a difficult process, but we got a great group to get through this.”

Coach added the main focus is on getting Morant in a greater place on and off the court docket … and he hopes the All-Star can take accountability and perceive the expectations the group has for him.

As for the way lengthy Morant might be away from the group, Jenkins stated there’s “not a definitive timeline.”