As reported, a deal for Markieff Morris is not guaranteed, but according to Marc Stein, the Nets have made way to sign the 6’9-inch 33-year-old, making Joe Tsai their pursuit. I even let them participate in his:
Read Stein’s report here his substack account:
Markieff Morris’ one-year, $2.9 million deal with the Nets is really a no-guaranteed deal. According to my trusted cap consultant @KeithSmithNBA, if Morris makes the Nets’ opening night roster, $500,000 of that amount will be finalized, and if it’s still on the net as of December 10th, that The amount increases to $1 million, and the full amount is guaranteed if Morris remains. On the roster after January 10th.
But the Nets thought signing Morris was important enough that I’m told Nets owner Joe Tsai made a personal solicitation pitch to Morris, 33. , is desperate to add veterans who can earn the respect of stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, and has Morris to speak up when needed, as he did in Los Angeles with James and Davis. I believe there is gravity.
Of course, the Nets hired him for his play, especially as a backup big man, as Brian Lewis wrote when signing:
After adding size to the wing — the Achilles heel was relentlessly exposed in the first round sweep. celtics — Nets general manager Sean Marks was looking for a backup big man.At 6 feet 9 inches and 245 pounds, Morris is a stout, experienced reserve and a veteran voice in the locker room. .
Indeed, NetsDaily also hears Morris’ signing was suggested by Durant.
When lakers Winning the title in 2020 in the “bubble” role for Morris, he filled 4’s and 5’s, scored 19 points and took 6 boards off the bench in critical game 3. He hit his five 3s in that game.
As for Tsai’s role, it’s not surprising. The Nets co-governor took charge of the KD and Kyrie story and spoke with Durant. June 30thwhen he first made a trade request, through a meeting with his superstar August 7, LondonKD allegedly asked to fire Sean Marks and Steve Marks. August 22nd, Los Angeles A place where both sides agreed to “advance our partnership.”In Irving’s case it was his A word from the boardroom retweet Praising Irving on July 29 was the first public indication that Tsai wanted the wayward point guard back in Brooklyn.
