Memphis Grizzlies veteran center Steven Adams reportedly spoke at a players-only meeting and told teammates they should wear seat belts during games due to field performance. Their lousy guests.

The meeting took place before Ja Morant was seen on a livestream appearing to brandish a gun at a nightclub after the Grizzlies’ game Friday night against the Denver Nuggets, The Athletic reported Monday. NBA reporter Shams Charania elaborated on the subject on Bally Sports’ “The Rally.”

“There was a single player meeting where Steven Adams, their veteran center, he talked about how the team needed to show better discipline on the road. How they need to stay away from going out on the road,” Charania said.

Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies and Steven Adams #4 of the Memphis Grizzlies celebrate together during the game against the San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum on February 28, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Justin Ford/Getty Images)

“From the people in the room, when Steven Adams spoke up, they knew exactly who he was directing this to – it was none other than Ja Morant. Apparently, Ja Morant was still out and about in the early hours of Saturday. That video was posted with a gun and had questions. Is that gun his? Does he have a license? Did he carry the gun on the road? Where did that gun come from? Is it from a friend? How many other weapons are there? Is it legal to carry? a weapon in the area they were in?”

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Memphis is 12-20 on the road.

Morant is currently under police investigation in Colorado stemming from the incident. Glendale police Capt. Jamie Dillon told The Associated Press that authorities had not received any calls or complaints about Morant’s actions but began looking into them Saturday after learning about the viral video. broadcast on social networks.

Ja Morant #12 and Steven Adams #4 of the Memphis Grizzlies interact during the second half of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on November 30, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Police are investigating whether Morant broke any laws.

There is no timetable for Morant’s return to the team, coach Taylor Jenkins said Sunday before they took on the Los Angeles Clippers. The superstar point guard will be absent from the team for at least two games.

Jenkins said that Morant made “difficult decisions and poor choices” for which he must take responsibility.

March 3, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dribbles the ball in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. (Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)

“He certainly accepts the mistakes he made, but only time will tell. We will support him and we will hold him accountable to make those changes,” Jenkins said, declining to outline the exact steps Morant needs to complete to return to the Grizzlies.

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

Jenkins added that it is “an ongoing healing process.”

Morant issued an apology for the incident.

“I take full responsibility for my actions last night,” Morant said. “I apologize to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis and the entire Grizzlies organization for disappointing you. I will take the time to get help and learn better methods to cope with stress and my overall health.”