Veteran free agent power forward markieff morris Under consideration as a reserve acquisition for Sixers In addition to of Netwrites Marc Stein in a new article on Substack.
Stein, 32, has been known to be a presence in the vocal locker room during the star-studded 2019/20 championship-winning Lakers club, and is an sometimes angry superstar. He said he could be a good fit for the star-studded Brooklyn team. .
Morris missed most of the 2021/22 season with the Heat after suffering a major neck injury after entering the season as a key reserve. In his 17 regular season his games at Miami, Morris averaged 7.6 PPG, 2.6 RPG, and 1.4 APG. His 6’9-inch big man from Kansas scored .474/.333/.889 shooting his line.
Here are the details from Stein:
- As Hornets Explore Reserve Point Guard Options Behind All-Star Development lamelo ballthe team expanded its list of potential targets to include a former Suns point guard. Elfrid Peytonaccording to Stein. Isaiah ThomasLast season, he played his part well. still seenas well as the Pistons’ point guard Kemba Walkera three-time All-Star while staying with Charlotte, who Stein hopes will be bought out of his current contract.
- of lakers2027 and 2029 first-round draft picks and incumbent point guards expiring Russell Westbrookcan be used to complete 3 teams Donovan Mitchell exchange with jazz,which one Knicks Or another suitor.Stein writes draft picks could have great appeal for jazz team presidents Danny Aingereceived a sizable prize in future draft equity as part of his blockbuster deal that shipped the former Utah All-Star earlier this summer. Rudy Gobert to the Timberwolves.
- Stein is lakersthey leveraged a number of future draft picks in the trade Anthony Davis, will remain fairly protective of their 2027 and 2029 picks. is expected to be in a favorable mode, but the team only wants to move if: Evaluate the returning player as worthy of the sacrifice. Stein defines him as a player who can help the team return to championship contender status after a disappointing 33-49 season that the Lakers have seen outside of play-in tournaments.
