Byron Scott explains Nick Young's absence: 'Not here with us mentally'

Nick Young has more than just basketball on his mind right now.

In the wake of a leaked videotape fiasco that's dominated headlines for the better part of a week, Young was noticeably absent from the Los Angeles Lakers' active roster on Sunday.

In the video, which was secretly recorded by teammate D'Angelo Russell, Young admits to cheating on his fiancee Iggy Azalea.

"It has nothing to do with the chemistry," Scott told reporters Monday, refuting suggestions that the move was an attempt to avoid problems with Russell. "It has everything to do with just basketball."

Scott added that Young was "not here with us mentally."

"It was all based on because I know how he's feeling right now. He's not really here with us," Scott said.

As a whole, it's been a trying year for the once-popular Young. His name was bandied about in trade talks for a second straight year and he's shooting a career-low 33.9 percent from deep.

"It's been tough. This is probably the icing on the cake as far as how tough it can be," Scott said. "He didn't get off to a great start. His shooting has not been what it has been in the past. It went even a little downhill to the last couple of months. The situation last week didn't help. We all as coaches, players and everybody feel for him and we understand the situation he's in. It's a tough situation."