The Memphis Grizzlies lost a second consecutive game without Ja Morant, falling 112-103 to the LA Lakers, who continue their late surge for a play-off place.
Morant is being investigated after a video emerged appearing to show him holding a gun in a Colorado nightclub.
Team-mate Dillon Brooks offered his support, saying "Whatever help he needs we're here for him" following the loss.
"Just be around family and come back stronger," Brooks said.
"I just told him that whatever you need from me, as a brother, as a team-mate, as a friend, as family, you can hit me up whenever you want, but I haven't spoken to him since.
Morant is being investigated after a video emerged appearing to show him holding a gun in a Colorado nightclub.
Team-mate Dillon Brooks offered his support, saying "Whatever help he needs we're here for him" following the loss.
"Just be around family and come back stronger," Brooks said.
"I just told him that whatever you need from me, as a brother, as a team-mate, as a friend, as family, you can hit me up whenever you want, but I haven't spoken to him since.