Free-agent forward Markieff Morris agreed to a new deal with the Mavericks. The veteran has been in Dallas since the Kyrie Irving in 2022-23. However, he hasn't done much from a production standpoint, most recently averaging 2.5 points during the 2023-24 campaign. Outside a leadership presence, Morris likely won't add much value to the Mavericks this season, keeping him irrelevant for fantasy purposes.
Markieff Morris Questionable For Game 1 With An Illness
Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris (illness) may miss Monday's postseason opener versus Philadelphia. Morris is currently dealing with a non-COVID-19 respiratory illness. However, even if Morris is available, he probably won't see much of the floor anyway. Yet, that could change if P.J. Tucker (calf) can't suit up, although he'll likely be out there despite his continued battle with a right calf strain.
Dewayne Dedmon, Markieff Morris Questionable For Game 1
Miami Heat center Dewayne Dedmon (ankle) and power forward Markieff Morris (hip) have been deemed questionable to suit up Sunday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs vs. Atlanta. Dedmon missed the regular-season finale due to a sprained right ankle, while Morris was sidelined for the final three games due to a left hip flexor strain. The duo's potential absences are softened by the return of Bam Adebayo, who could see a handful of additional frontcourt minutes if either is ultimately unavailable to take the floor. With P.J. Tucker (calf) battling an injury as well, Duncan Robinson would be a candidate to slide into an increased workload if the Heat are short-handed during the series.
Markieff Morris Lands In League’s COVID-19 Protocols
Miami Heat power forward Markieff Morris has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely while he also deals with a bout of whiplash that has sidelined him since Nov. 8. Even when healthy, Morris figures to fight and claw for minutes in Miami's frontcourt, a situation that likely allows him to remain on the waiver wire in all season-long formats. P.J. Tucker figures to receive the majority of power forward minutes in the short-term, while Duncan Robinson has played big as of late as well.
Miami Heat power forward/center Markieff Morris (neck) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Utah while he continues to deal with whiplash stemming from the incident with Nuggets center Nikola Jokic from earlier in the week. The Heat have condensed their frontcourt rotation without Morris in the mix, so it's difficult to view any one player as having a significantly increased role. When healthy, Morris has filled in nicely with Miami's second unit, but he has reached double figures in scoring just twice in 10 games, capping his season-long intrigue. His next chance to return to action comes Monday vs. the Thunder.
Miami Heat power forward/center Markieff Morris (neck) will miss Wednesday's contest against the Lakers due to the whiplash that he sustained after an altercation with Nikola Jokic on Monday. Morris delivered one of his better games of the season prior to the incident, reaching the double-digit scoring mark for just the second time this year. A valuable member of Miami's second unit, Morris' absence could funnel more minutes in the direction of Dewayne Dedmon and KZ Okpala. It's unclear how long Morris could be sidelined, but his next chance to suit up comes Thursday vs. his brother, Marcus, and the Clippers.
Dennis Schroder, Markieff Morris Playing On Saturday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (foot) and forward Markieff Morris (ankle) will suit up for Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. Both players are a little banged up, but willing to give it a go here. Schroder should see significant minutes despite struggling last outing. DFS players can roster him at your own risk, while Morris seems like a safe bet until Anthony Davis returns to the court.
Markieff Morris Game-Time Decision Against Charlotte
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Markieff Morris (ankle) is now a game-time decision Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets. Morris has been acting as the starting power forward in the absence of Anthony Davis (calf) and is coming off a 17-point outing on Monday. Morris picked up an ankle sprain in the loss after playing 27 minutes and is in danger of missing Tuesday. If Morris sits, Talen Horton-Tucker and Montrezl Harrell should see a boost in minutes.
Los Angeles Lakers forwards LeBron James (ankle), Kyle Kuzma (heel), and Markieff Morris (knee) are probable to suit up against the Timberwolves on Tuesday. James' fantasy managers have nothing to worry about, as he has routinely been listed on the injury report and almost consistently suits up every night. Morris is off the fantasy radar, but James and Kuzma are both poised to have good games against a bad 'Wolves squad. Kuzma is coming off of a 17-point game with three triples.
The Los Angeles Lakers shook up their starting five for Wednesday's contest against Utah, elevating shooting guard/small forward Talen Horton-Tucker and power forward/center Markieff Morris to the starting lineup. Horton-Tucker takes the place of Wesley Matthews, with the second-year wing earning his second career start. Horton-Tucker has shown flashes of offensive brilliance when given the opportunity, as he stands to be a DFS upside play for those fantasy managers that are still able to slot him into lineups. Morris starts ahead of Kyle Kuzma, whose fantasy value may actually be aided by leading the second unit. The start marks the third of the year for Morris, who has combined for 17 points and 10 boards in previous starting gigs in 2020-21.
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