JULY 24 • SI.COM
MARKIEFF MORRIS
3.7 PPG •
1.5 RPG •
1.4 APG
3.7 PPG
1.5 RPG
1.4 APG
Ex-Lakers and Clippers Forwards Want Boxing Match Against Jokic's Brothers The bizarre feud between Nikola Jokić and the Morris brothers, Marcus and Markieff Morris, has continued into 2025. In 2021, Markieff commit...
Markieff Morris: Lakers only need 'minor tweaks' to be contenders Former Laker Markieff Morris feels the Purple and Gold aren't far off at all from becoming legitimate championship contenders.
JUNE 22 • USATODAY.COM
Markieff Morris comments on Luka Doncic looking slimmer Seemingly everyone is talking about Luka Doncic looking like he has already lost some weight, and that includes Lakers teammate Markieff Mor...
MAY 28 • USATODAY.COM
Limited impact in 2024-25 campaign Morris finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 3.7 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.6 three-pointers across 11.0 minutes per game in 15 regular-season appearances (tw...
Impact Morris didn't suit up during the Lakers' 4-1 first-round series loss to Minnesota. The veteran big man started the season in Dallas but was included in the trade that sent Luka Doncic to Los Angeles on Feb. 1. Morris played in eight games (two starts) for the Lakers, during which he averaged 5.5 points, 2.1 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 0.9 three-pointers across 15.5 minutes per contest. The 35-year-old is set to enter unrestricted free agency and could provide a veteran presence, though he isn't expected to carve out a significant role at this stage of his career.
MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Not in starting lineup Saturday Morris is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Saturday, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact The Lakers rested most of their regulars for the regular-season finale against the Trail Blazers on April 13, meaning Morris was among the starters in that game, but the veteran will return to his regular bench role. Morris isn't expected to have a sizable role out of the bench with Dorian Finney-Smith and Rui Hachimura ahead of him in the pecking order.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Not in starting lineup Saturday Morris is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Saturday, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact The Lakers rested most of their regulars for the regular-season finale against the Trail Blazers on April 13, meaning Morris was among the starters in that game. Still, the veteran will return to his regular bench role. Morris isn't expected to have a sizable role out of the bench with Dorian Finney-Smith and Rui Hachimura ahead of him in the pecking order.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday vs. Portland Morris is in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Sunday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Impact Morris hasn't been part of the Lakers' rotation for much of the season, but he'll make his second start Sunday while multiple players rest. In his first start against the Bucks on March 20, Morris finished with nine points, four rebounds, two assists and one block over 28 minutes.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday vs. Portland Morris is in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Sunday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Impact Morris hasn't been part of the Lakers' rotation for much of the season, but he'll make his second start Sunday while multiple players rest. In his first start against the Bucks on March 20, Morris finished with nine points, four rebounds, two assists and one block over 28 minutes.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Former NBA player: LeBron wanted Markieff Morris put into Doncic deal A former NBA player said on Kevin O'Connor's podcast that LeBron James wanted Markieff Morris to return to the Lakers in the Luka Doncic tra...
MARCH 30 • USATODAY.COM
Back to bench role Morris is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Impact Morris made his first start of the season in Thursday's loss to the Bulls, but the veteran forward will return to his regular bench role with the Lakers playing all their regulars once again. Morris isn't expected to see enough minutes to be a reliable fantasy asset in most formats.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Bronny James sets new highs in depleted Lakers' loss to Bucks
Bronny James was the bright spot for the short-handed Los Angeles LakersMARCH 21 • Associated Press
Making first start of season Morris is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Impact Morris has barely played this season, but he'll get the nod in this matchup since the Lakers will be extremely depleted in the frontcourt. This will be the first start of the 14-year-veteran.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Markieff Morris Had the Perfect Reaction to Luka Doncic's Wild Three Off One Foot Luka Doncic hit a wild three-pointer against the Milwaukee Bucks. His teammates were in awe.
MARCH 14 • KANSASCITY.COM
Bucks withstand Doncic's 45-point effort and end 3-game skid with 126-106 victory over Lakers
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game skid with a 126-106 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers o...MARCH 14 • Associated Press
Lakers' James, Hachimura, Hayes fly back to California for treatment and will miss rest of road trip
LeBron James flew back to California for treatment on his left groin strain and will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers’ four-game tripMARCH 13 • Associated Press
LeBron James on Markieff Morris: 'I missed him. We've been in the foxhole together' Acquiring Doncic has helped bring showtime back to the Lakers, to fill the courtside seats with A-list celebrities while one of basketball’s...
MARCH 11 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Can Markieff Morris help talk the Lakers back to an NBA championship? LOS ANGELES - Markieff Morris hadn’t met Dalton Knecht, knowing him only as much as anyone in basket...
MARCH 11 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
How the Lakers' Markieff Morris contributes from the bench The veteran forward is able to hold his teammates, from rookie Dalton Knecht to superstar LeBron James, accountable because of his savvy.
MARCH 10 • LATIMES.COM
Removed from injury report Morris has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Celtics, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Morris has played only three games for the Lakers since being traded to Los Angeles last month, averaging 6.7 minutes per game. From a fantasy perspective, the veteran big man has been a non-factor and likely won't be for the rest of the season as he rarely sees the floor.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Boston takes on Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight win
Boston looks to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Los AngelesMARCH 7 • Associated Press
Still sidelined Morris (illness) won't play in Thursday's game against New York, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Morris will miss a second consecutive game due to illness. Considering he hasn't appeared in a game since Feb 12, his absence shouldn't have much rotational impact. Morris' next chance to play will come Saturday at Boston.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out with illness Morris (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact Morris hasn't been a factor for the Lakers since being traded to Los Angeles by the Mavericks last month. The veteran big man has seen the floor only three times for his new team since arriving, and now he's battling an illness that will keep him sidelined again Tuesday.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Markieff Morris Had Hilarious Question After Being Part of Luka Doncic Trade The former Mavs veteran could hardly believe a team had interest in trading for him.
FEBRUARY 12 • SI.COM
2025 NBA buyout market tracker: Alex Len to Lakers after nixed Mark Williams trade
The NBA trade deadline was a transaction period for the ages. Now, here are prime candidates to get bought out.FEBRUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS
Anthony Davis is set for his Mavs debut and understands the ire of fans who lost Luka Doncic
Anthony Davis expects to make his debut for the Dallas Mavericks in their first home game since the seismic trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles LakersFEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press
