New York Knicks announcement on September 15, they signed veteran ahead Marcus Morris to an Exhibit 9 contract.

Through Knicks: “Morris Sr., 35 (6-8, 218 kilos), returns to the Knicks after taking part in in 49 video games (seven begins) with the 76ers and Cavaliers final season, recording 6.4 factors and a pair of, 7 rebounds. over 16.7 minutes… As a member of the Knicks, he averaged 19.6 factors (44.2% FG, 43.9% 3PT), 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.8 interceptions in 32.3 minutes in 43 video games (all begins) through the 2019-20 season. »

Morris was traded to the LA Clippers halfway by means of the 2019-20 season, spending 4 seasons in Los Angeles the place he appeared in 195 video games (167 begins).

In a further announcement Saturday, the Knicks introduced that Morris had been waived.

“The Knicks waive Marcus Morris Sr. and Chuma Okeke,” the group wrote on X.

Morris spent 13 seasons within the NBA. The veteran ahead averaged 12.0 factors and 4.4 rebounds in 832 profession video games. The Knicks reportedly acquired four-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Cities from the Minnesota Timberwolves, which probably influenced this roster transfer.

It will likely be fascinating to see if Morris will get one other coaching camp alternative. Most groups maintain a media day on September 30 and start coaching camp shortly afterward.

Marcus Morris Sr.

Cleveland Cavaliers ahead Marcus Morris Sr. (24) warms up earlier than sport three of the primary spherical of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Kia Middle. /Mike Watters-Imagn Photos

Over his 13-year profession, Morris has 76 video games of playoff expertise that might probably curiosity a group.

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