REPORT: Cavaliers Sign Marcus Morris Sr. To 10-Day Contract
On Saturday, the Cleveland Cavaliers had an addition to their rotation when Tristan Thompson returned from his 25-game suspension in Cleveland’s game against the Houston Rockets.
Now, the Wine and Gold reportedly have another roster addition on its way.
According to The Athletic Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania, veteran forward Marcus Morris Sr. has agreed to a 10-day contract with the Cavaliers.
The 34-year-old most recently appeared in 37 games (seven starts) with the Philadelphia 76ers this season, averaging 6.7 points, and 2.9 rebounds per game. He was traded to the San Antonio Spurs last month, and was waived three weeks later after not appearing in a game with the team.
Since Morris was waived by San Antonio before March 1, he would be eligible to play for Cleveland if the team makes the playoffs.
Feb 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (5) shoots the ball past Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV (8) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center.
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So far this season, the 6-foot-8 forward is shooting 40.0% from three-point range and a career-best 86.1% from the free-throw line. However, he has not appeared in a game since February 5.
The 14th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, Morris is currently in his 13th NBA season and has previously played for seven different teams. In 820 regular-season games, he has averaged 12.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while shooting 37.7% from beyond the arc.
Morris also has substantial postseason experience on his résumé, 12.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game in 67 postseason contests.
He was also an integral part of the Boston Celtics team who was one game away from the 2018 NBA Finals, and the Los Angeles Clippers team who was two games away from the 2021 NBA Finals.
