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Luka Doncic, blindsided by Mavericks trade, is now embracing life with the Lakers

Luka Doncic opens up about being shocked after he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Luka Doncic, blindsided by Mavericks trade, is now embracing life with the Lakers

Luka Doncic is excited to join the Lakers after the shock of his stunning trade away from Dallas

Luka Doncic says he was just as shocked as the rest of the basketball world when the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Could make Lakers debut Tuesday Morris (recently traded) is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact The veteran big man is expected to be available to make his Lakers debut after having been included in the trade that sent Anthony Davis (abdomen) and Max Christie to the Mavericks in exchange for Morris, Luka Doncic (calf) and Maxi Kleber (foot). Morris averaged 5.9 minutes per game over seven appearances with the Mavericks. However, he could see a bump in playing time with Los Angeles, as the Lakers are fairly thin in the frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Lakers The Mavericks traded Morris, Luka Doncic (calf) and Maxi Kleber (foot) to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis (abdomen), Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick, Shams Charan...

Impact The Jazz will also receive Jalen Hood-Schifino (hamstring) and two second-round picks to help facilitate the blockbuster trade centered around Doncic and Davis. Morris hasn't seen much playing time in Dallas this season, but he'll get a fresh start with the Lakers alongside Doncic, LeBron James and Autsin Reeves. Morris was traded by the Pistons to the Lakers in the 2019-20 campaign and helped the Lakers win the NBA Championship alongside James and Davis.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic heads to the Lakers and Anthony Davis goes to the Mavs in blockbuster trade

Luka Doncic has been traded by the reigning Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

LeBron James has a triple-double and another win at Madison Square Garden as Lakers beat Knicks

LeBron James had 33 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds in his 10th triple-double of the season, enjoying another memorable night at Madison Square Garden and leading the Los Angele...

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Available for Sunday Morris (illness) will be available for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Morris has just one appearance to his name over the last 10 games, so he's not guaranteed to see any minutes Sunday.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Morris is out for Thursday's game versus the Trail Blazers due to an illness.

Impact Morris' absence won't affect Dallas' rotation, as he has appeared in just one of the team's last 10 outings. Morris' next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Denver.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Wednesday Morris ended with zero points (0-1 FG), two rebounds and two assists across five minutes during Wednesday's 119-99 victory over the Bulls.

Impact The Mavericks dominated Wednesday's matchup with the Bulls, allowing Morris to dust the cobwebs off for five minutes. Now toward the backend of his career, Morris is nothing more than a veteran locker room presence, on most nights. Even when he does play, he is unlikely to deliver meaningful contributions, as we saw in this one.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

OFFICIAL: Mavericks Re-Sign Markieff Morris; Player Cut Coming? The Dallas Mavericks have officially re-signed veteran forward Markieff Morris ahead of training camp, but there’s a catch.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mavericks re-sign Markieff Morris in nod to 13-year vet's leadership role

The Mavericks are bringing back forward Markieff Morris

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Markieff Morris Agrees to Re-Sign with Mavs Markieff Morris has re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks, bringing veteran leadership and experience as Dallas looks to make another run at a...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returns to Dallas Morris agreed to a contract with the Mavericks on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Morris spent the 2023-24 campaign with Dallas, appearing in 26 games (one start) and averaging 2.5 points and 1.5 rebounds across 8.3 minutes. With Naji Marshall replacing Derrick Jones and the rest of the Mavs frontcourt sticking around, Morris will likely be a fringe rotation piece in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees extended minutes Morris chipped in two points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one block across 14 minutes during Friday's 107-89 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Morris tied his third-highest minutes total of the season during Sunday's matchup with Friday due to Kyrie Irving (hamstring) and Luka Doncic (ankle) sitting out. With Dallas' remaining out Sunday, Morris could continue to receive extended action against Oklahoma City.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees floor in blowout win Morris produced two points (1-1 FG) across five minutes during Monday's 127-92 win over the Bulls.

Impact The 34-year-old has struggled to garner a consistent role all season, appearing in just seven contests since Jan. 1 and averaging 2.3 points and 0.9 rebounds in 5.7 minutes. Anticipate Morris' lack of minutes to continue buried behind P.J. Washington, Derrick Jones, Josh Green and Maxi Kleber.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to action Sunday Morris (illness) is available for Sunday's game against Minnesota, Mark Followill of Bally Sports Southwest reports.

Impact Morris will return to the court following a one-game absence due to a non-COVID illness. However, he's been an inconsistent part of the team's rotation this year.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Morris (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves.

Impact Morris is in danger of missing his second straight game due to a non-COVID illness. However, the veteran forward has been an inconsistent part of Dallas' rotation, even when healthy.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Morris (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Morris' absence shouldn't impact Dallas' rotation, as he's appeared in just two of the last seven games. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday versus Minnesota.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Morris is questionable for Friday's game against Portland due to an illness, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

Impact Morris has appeared in just two of the Mavericks' last seven contests, so his potential absence shouldn't impact fantasy. During Wednesday's blowout win over Portland, Morris played double-digit minutes for the first time since Dec. 22.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance in win Morris totaled three points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 12 minutes during Wednesday's 126-97 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Morris cracked the rotation for just the second time in the past seven games, called upon as the Mavericks ran away with the victory. Given he is outside the top 400 this season, managers can rest assured he is not worth considering in fantasy, even in the deepest of leagues.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Morris will head back to the bench for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Impact The Mavericks are still without Dereck Lively (ankle), but they will deploy a smaller frontcourt featuring Grant Williams and Derrick Jones. Morris was quiet in a spot start Friday, scoring four points with two rebounds in 12 minutes.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making first start as Maverick Morris is part of the first unit for Friday's game against the Rockets.

Impact After entering the Dallas rotation in December amidst the absences of Maxi Kleber (toe), Josh Green (elbow) and most recently Dereck Lively (ankle), he'll make his first start of the season. Over his last five appearances, Morris is averaging 2.8 points and 2.6 rebounds over 11.5 minutes.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score in five minutes Morris ended with zero points (0-1 FG) and two rebounds across five minutes during Wednesday's 120-111 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Morris continues to see minutes for the Mavericks despite the fact he has zero upside. Now aged 34, Morris is well outside the top 300 this season, making him a non-factor, even in the deepest of leagues.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Morris (illness) is available for Sunday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Morris was questionable for Sunday's matchup due to a non-COVID illness, but he'll be able to play through the issue. He hasn't been a significant part of the team's rotation this year.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday The Mavericks list Morris (non-COVID-19-related illness) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Morris missed Friday's 125-114 loss to the Nuggets with the illness, but the Mavericks will wait and see how he feels closer to Sunday's 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff before determining if he'll be available. The veteran forward hasn't been part of the Mavericks' rotation all season and likely won't be featured on the second unit even if he's cleared in advance of the opening tip.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Luka Doncic, blindsided by Mavericks trade, is now embracing life with the Lakers

Luka Doncic is excited to join the Lakers after the shock of his stunning trade away from Dallas

Luka Doncic heads to the Lakers and Anthony Davis goes to the Mavs in blockbuster trade

LeBron James has a triple-double and another win at Madison Square Garden as Lakers beat Knicks

Mavericks re-sign Markieff Morris in nod to 13-year vet's leadership role