Markieff Morris finally joins Lakers in $1.75 million deal after clearing waivers

Markieff Morris has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday (Monday IST) after clearing waivers. Earlier this week, Markieff Morris and the Detroit Pistons agreed on a buyout. Following Morris’ buyout, there were rumours about the Lakers looking to sign Markieff Morris. Here are the Markieff Morris contract details.

Markieff Morris contract: Markieff Morris has officially joined the Lakers with a $1.75 million contract

Markieff Morris contract details

According to reports, Markieff Morris was looking to sign with the Lakers after clearing all waivers. He signed a $1.75 million deal with the Lakers with their disabled player exception. This will be Markieff Morris’ fourth team in the last two NBA seasons. The Lakers also waived DeMarcus Cousins to make room for Morris. As per reports, the Lakers are looking to sign Cousins again in free agency.

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Throughout the season, the Lakers were rumoured to be looking at a consistent deep shooter in order to increase their championship chances. Both Clippers and Lakers were looking to sign Marcus Morris, who joined the Clippers. Both teams were even looking to sign retired NBA player Darren Collison, who decided to stay retired. Some time ago, the Lakers were also reportedly auditioned JR Smith. The Lakers were even rumoured to trade Kyle Kuzma before the NBA Trade Deadline. However, the rumours were denied.

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Lakers trade rumours

Markieff Morris is currently playing his 9th NBA season. He first played for the Phoenix Suns before moving on to Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pistons signed Markieff Morris in a two-year contract along with a player option for NBA 2020-21 offseason. However, since the Pistons are looking for a reboot after their current season, Marcus Merkieff and the team decided to part ways.

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This season, Morris is averaging at 11 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. Along with Kyle Kuzma and Dwight Howard on the Lakers’ bench, Markieff Morris will be another reliable shooter for the team. The Clippers have also signed Marcus Morris a few weeks ago, which will result in the Morris twins playing against each other on rival teams.

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