MONTÉ MORRIS NEWS

Waived by Indiana The Pacers waived Morris on Thursday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Impact Morris was on a one-year deal with the Pacers, but the franchise will cut ties with him in order to sign Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a standard deal. Across six appearances with the Pacers, Morris averaged 3.0 points, 1.5 assists and 1.2 rebounds in 10.8 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Butler scores 21 points to lead Warriors past short-handed Pacers 114-83

Jimmy Butler had 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Quinten Post contributed 14 points and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the short-handed Indiana Pace...

NOVEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Logs 15 minutes in debut Morris notched three points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 15 minutes during Saturday's 117-100 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Morris played his first game for the Pacers, logging 15 minutes off the bench. Brought in to provide the team with some much-needed guard depth, Morris is likely to serve as the second or third point guard on the roster. At this point, there is no reason to think he will sniff fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic has 6th triple-double in 9 games as Nuggets beat Pacers 117-100

Nikola Jokic had 32 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists for his sixth triple-double in nine games this season, and the short-handed Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 117-100

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Pacers' Monte Morris faces unique chance for revenge against former team Monte Morris' presence gives the Indiana Pacers another reliable veteran guard in the midst of a brutal opening stretch this season.

NOVEMBER 8 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Joining team for Saturday Morris (calf) is set to join the Pacers in Denver for the start of their four-game road trip Saturday against the Nuggets, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Morris' calf injury gave the Pacers hesitation to sign him back in September, but they agreed to a deal once again Thursday that has now become official. With the veteran guard now appearing to be over the issue, Morris is in line to be available off the bench Saturday. He's projected to compete with the likes of RayJ Dennis, Cody Martin and Taelon Peter for backcourt playing time.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Signing with Pacers The Pacers are signing Morris (calf) to a deal Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Morris had agreed to sign a one-year deal with Indiana back in September, but a calf injury gave the team second thoughts. Now that Mac McClung has been waived, the door has reopened for Morris to land back with the Pacers. The veteran guard is in line to help reinforce an Indiana backcourt besieged by injuries.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Former Pistons hometown hero joins division rival Hometown favorite Monte Morris returns to the Central division on a rival team.

SEPTEMBER 27 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Former Timberwolves guard remains unsigned after Pacers' swerve Due to a calf injury, the Pacers will not be signing Monte Morris.

SEPTEMBER 26 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Monte Morris' career takes unfortunate turn after latest update Former Denver Nuggets fan favorite Monte Morris is back on the free agency market again after an unfortunate update.

SEPTEMBER 26 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Won't join Pacers due to calf issue Morris is dealing with a calf injury, and the Pacers have decided not to sign him, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact Morris had agreed to sign a one-year deal with Indiana on Tuesday, though the injury has caused the team to move into a different direction. The veteran guard will hope to find a home elsewhere once he's recovered from his calf issue. In the meantime, the Pacers will likely now turn back to the open market for depth behind Andrew Nembhard T.J. McConnell.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

The Pacers' latest move continues to make the best of a bad situation Signing Monte Morris is a good measure of damage control for the Indiana Pacers.

SEPTEMBER 25 • FANSIDED.COM

Signs with Indiana Morris agreed to a one-year deal with the Pacers on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact With Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) sidelined for the entire 2025-26 campaign, Morris is set to provide backcourt depth for the Pacers behind Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell. Morris appeared in 45 regular-season games with Phoenix last season, averaging 5.2 points, 1.6 assists and 1.5 rebounds across 12.7 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Denver's newest addition has the blueprint to become Denver's next "Mr. Nugget" Curtis Jones is following Monte Morris’ blueprint from Iowa State to NBA success. Why this two-way guard could eventually become Denver’s ne...

JULY 22 • NUGGLOVE.COM

No-show in loss Wednesday Morris finished with two points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in six minutes during Wednesday's 132-102 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Morris played just six minutes, another disappointing effort in what has been a frustrating season for the veteran. He continues to deal with a back concern, adding to his frustration. He has played only twice in the past 21 games, averaging 7.0 points in 5.8 minutes per contest.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Booker leads big 2nd quarter, Suns rout Raptors 129-89

Devin Booker scored 27 points and led a second-quarter surge as the Phoenix Suns routed the Toronto Raptors 129-89 on Monday night

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Available Monday Morris (back) is available for Monday's game against the Raptors.

Impact It'll be Morris' first appearance since Feb. 8 due to a back injury, so he could be operating under a minutes restriction. Bradley Beal (hamstring) and Grayson Allen (foot) are both sidelined, so Morris should still see some action as a reserve alongside Tyus Jones.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Monday Morris (back) is probable for Monday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Morris hasn't played since Feb. 8, but he appears likely to be available for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Bradley Beal (hamstring) and Grayson Allen (foot) both sidelined, Morris could have the chance to see some rare rotation minutes.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix hosts Toronto in cross-conference game

Phoenix hosts Toronto in non-conference action

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Morris (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Morris hasn't played since Feb. 8. He doesn't have a return timetable and wasn't a regular part of the rotation before his injury.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Morris (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Morris doesn't carry a lot of fantasy upside as a potential bench option. Even if he's available, he's not expected to contribute much as a bench option.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles takes on Phoenix, looks to break 4-game slide

Los Angeles aims to break its four-game losing streak when the Los Angeles Lakers take on Phoenix

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Ruled out Friday Morris (back) is out for Friday's game against the Kings.

Impact Morris wasn't expected to be available for this contest, so the downgrade from doubtful to out isn't really a surprise. The veteran floor general will aim to return to action against the Lakers on Sunday, but even if he does, he's not expected to carry a lot of fantasy value.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento faces Phoenix, looks to stop 3-game slide

Sacramento comes into the matchup with Phoenix after losing three straight games

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Not expected to play Friday Morris (back) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Kings.

Impact Morris is expected to miss his fifth consecutive contest due to a back issue. The 29-year-old point guard hasn't seen the floor in any of the club's last 14 outings.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE