Marcus Morris Might Play Against Lakers
Marcus Morris (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He suffered a sprained left ankle on Monday, so we'll see how he progresses. Fantasy owners are likely going to have to wait until after shootaround to see how Morris feels. Kevin Knox would likely join the starting five and have some streaming appeal if Morris is out on Wednesday.
Source: NY Knicks PR
New York Knicks forward Source: NY Knicks PR
Marcus Morris Sr. Drawing Interest From Multiple Teams
Marcus Morris Sr. remains a free agent in early August, but he should have no problems landing a new deal for the upcoming season. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, six teams are interested in Morris Sr.'s services. Pompey notes that the Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers have the "best chances" to land the well-traveled veteran, who turns 35 in four weeks' time. Morris Sr. started last season with his hometown 76ers and finished it with the Cavaliers. He played a limited role on both teams, averaging 6.4 points in 16.7 minutes. Morris Sr. will likely be in a similar role next season, wherever he lands.
Source: Keith Pompey
Veteran forward Source: Keith Pompey
Marcus Morris Sr., Furkan Korkmaz Traded To Pacers
Marcus Morris Sr. and Furkan Korkmaz have been dealt to the Indiana Pacers in a money-saving type of move. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pacers traded away Buddy Hield for Morris, Korkmaz, and three second-round picks because they were unable to keep Hield and Obi Toppin while staying under the cap limit. It's unclear how prominent of a role Morris and Korkmaz will play, but it seems that Morris won't be receiving the same amount of minutes as he did in Philadelphia. Neither one of them are instant adds after joining their new team, so fantasy managers can take a wait-and-see type of approach to find out where they'll fall in the rotation.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski
Philadelphia 76ers forwards Source: Adrian Wojnarowski
Marcus Morris Sr. Iffy For Saturday
Marcus Morris Sr. (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Brooklyn. The veteran could be out for a third game in a row due to left foot pain. Morris Sr. has recently played a much bigger role in Philadelphia's plans due to Joel Embiid's (knee) injury troubles. He will have his next chance to return on Monday versus Dallas if he can't play on Saturday. Mo Bamba and Kenyon Martin Jr. have been the main frontcourt backups with Morris Sr. out. They haven't been very effective players from a fantasy perspective.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
Marcus Morris Sr. Likely To Return Saturday
Marcus Morris Sr. (foot) looks ready to return on Saturday against the Nuggets, as the team considers him probable for the game. The veteran has sat out a pair of contests with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Morris has averaged 16.3 minutes off the bench this season, scoring 6.3 points while grabbing 2.9 rebounds. He shouldn't be on fantasy managers' radars, but the injury-hit Sixers will be happy to get a healthy body back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
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