The Cleveland Cavaliers have yet to bring back veteran forward Marcus Morris, so Morris is attracting interest from multiple teams at this point in the offseason.
According to the The Philadelphia Inquirer Keith Pompey, The Detroit Pistons have appeared on Morris’ radar. It looks like they could be looking at another potential reunion this summer.
In 2015, Morris was acquired by the Pistons in an offseason trade. In a trade for a second-round pick, the Pistons brought Morris, Reggie Bullock, and Danny Granger from the Phoenix Suns.
Morris played for the Pistons for two seasons. In his rookie year, he started 80 games. Averaging a career-high 36 minutes, Morris produced 14 points, five rebounds and three assists per game, while making 36 percent of his three-pointers.
The following season, Morris started 70 games. Once again, he produced 14 points per game and managed to get five rebounds and two assists per game.
The Pistons traded Morris during the 2017 offseason. In order to acquire Avery Bradley and a second-round pick, the Pistons traded the veteran forward. By this time, Morris was set to play for his fourth team after being drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2011.
Since his two years in Boston, Morris has played all over the place. The veteran forward has played for the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Clippers. Last year, the Clippers traded Morris to the Philadelphia 76ers.
With the Sixers, Morris played in 37 games. He averaged seven points and three rebounds while shooting 40 percent from three-point range. At the trade deadline, the Sixers traded Morris to the San Antonio Spurs. After being released by the Spurs, Morris landed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
To conclude the 2023-24 regular season, Morris averaged six points in 12 games with the Cavs. In the playoffs, he made nine appearances, producing six points per game on 39 percent three-point shooting.
The Pistons have prioritized adding proven veterans this offseason to their young core. They formed a team with veteran forward Tobias Harris at the start of free agency. Perhaps Morris could become the next former Piston to join the organization.
According to the report, Morris has attracted interest from the Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, New Orleans Pelicans, Minnesota Timberwolves and Sixers.
