Heat no longer interested in Marcus Morris?
Q: I saw an article saying the Heat were among the teams interested in Marcus Morris and I remember that also being mentioned in previous seasons. I thought the Heat were done. – West. Ira Winderman: They effectively are, unless there is a dramatic change in their position against the luxury tax. Often the mention of a team’s interest is because of prior interest or the attempt to create a market for a player. That said, if quality remains on the free-agent list at the veteran minimum for a player considered a possible rotation player. then I think the Heat would at least consider the math and how other dollars can be shifted. But, again, at this stage it seemingly would have to be for a player considered a definitive rotation contributor.
Source: Yahoo!
Source: Yahoo!
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NBA Free Agency 2024: Still updating here. sun-sentinel.com/2024/07/31/nba… Top remaining: Markelle Fultz, Lonnie Walker IV, Cedi Osman, Talen Horton-Tucker, Reggie Bullock Jr., Dennis Smith Jr., Jae Crowder, Marcus Morris, Landry Shamet, Jordan Nwora, JaVale McGee. – 9:25 AM
NBA Free Agency 2024: Still updating here. sun-sentinel.com/2024/07/31/nba… Top remaining: Markelle Fultz, Lonnie Walker IV, Cedi Osman, Talen Horton-Tucker, Reggie Bullock Jr., Dennis Smith Jr., Jae Crowder, Marcus Morris, Landry Shamet, Jordan Nwora, JaVale McGee. – 9:25 AM
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Having made more than $100 million in his career, the 34-year-old isn’t looking to break the bank. Nor does the North Philly native have a lot of demands. “I’m not trying to overdo anything,” Morris said Tuesday. “I know the game. I’ve been around 14 years. I’m still playing. I just want to come in and help a team, be a voice, be a vet, but still compete at a high level. “I also want to be somewhere I already know what the team needs. I want to be a piece that’s versatile and playing, starting or either coming off [the bench], and helping younger guys and things like that.” -via The Philadelphia Inquirer / August 2, 2024
According to sources, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Charlotte Hornets, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, New Orleans Pelicans, and Minnesota Timberwolves have shown interest. The Dallas Mavericks were interested before making roster moves. -via The Philadelphia Inquirer / August 2, 2024
For Morris’ comfort level, the Sixers and Cavs appear to have the best chances to land him. After being bought out by the Spurs, Morris signed with Cleveland in March. He fit in nicely and was one of their best players in the postseason. The Sixers only have a one-year veteran-minimum salary of $3.3 million available to offer him. Sources say the Cavs, who are highly interested, are prepared to give Morris nearly double that amount. Despite that, Morris can still see himself coming back to the Sixers. -via The Philadelphia Inquirer / August 2, 2024