MARKIEFF MORRIS NEWS

Former Miami Heat Player Markieff Morris Disputes Ben Simmons Report Morris challenges report about players-only meeting about Simmons

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Logs season-high 20 minutes in loss Morris supplied five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and one block over 20 minutes during Sunday's 116-103 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Morris was forced into a larger role Sunday after Nicolas Claxton succumbed to an eye injury. Despite the influx in minutes, Morris was unable to deliver anything of note. Outside of the odd twinkle, Morris can safely be left on waivers.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davis scores season-high 37, Lakers beat Nets to snap skid

Anthony Davis had a season-high 37 points and 18 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Brooklyn Nets 116-103 to snap a five-game losing streak

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to play Saturday Morris (personal) is no longer listed on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Pacers, Chris Milholen of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact Morris missed the Nets' last three games due to personal reasons but is in line to play Saturday. Morris is expected to be one of the team's primary backup forwards with T.J. Warren (foot) still out.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expects to return Saturday Morris (personal) is expected to return Saturday against the Pacers, Chris Milholen of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact Morris played in two games for the Nets before leaving the team for personal reasons. After missing the last two games, coach Steve Nash expects Morris to return to the court on Saturday. Expect Morris to see minutes behind Kevin Durant and Royce O'Neale if he suits up.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thursday Morris (personal) will not play in Thursday's matchup with the Mavericks, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Morris will miss three consecutive games while dealing with a personal matter. It is unclear if Morris will miss any more time, but his next opportunity to play will be Saturday against the Pacers.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn and Dallas meet for cross-conference contest

Brooklyn hosts Dallas in non-conference play

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucks use lopsided run after Nash ejected, beat Nets 110-99

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 43 points, 14 rebounds and five assists as the Milwaukee Bucks went on a lopsided run after Brooklyn coach Steve Nash was ejected in the third quarter and...

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bane and Morant score 38 each as Grizzlies beat Nets 134-124

Ja Morant and Desmond Bane scored 38 points each to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 134-124 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Monday, Wednesday Morris (personal) will miss the Nets' next two games Monday at Memphis and Wednesday at Milwaukee, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Morris is tending to a personal matter and will miss both of the Nets' upcoming road games before potentially making his return Thursday versus the Mavs.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Morris won't play Monday against the Grizzlies due to personal reasons, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Morris played 19 minutes of the bench during Friday's win over the Raptors, but he'll remain away from the team for Monday's contest. In his absence, Royce O'Neale, Kessler Edwards and Day'Ron Sharpe are candidates for increased roles off the bench.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NBA's Eastern Conference has many contenders, many questions

Talent is spread all over the Eastern Conference

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Durant, Irving, Nets seek redemption after messy 2021-22

Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons supply the talent

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive night Thursday Morris tallied 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and six rebounds in 15 minutes in a 109-80 preseason loss against Miami.

Impact Morris grabbed four offensive rebounds in his 15 minutes on the floor. He's been excellent offensively in two preseason games, scoring 16 points in 25 minutes while going 7-for-10 from the field. The 33-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Nets in August and is likely to have a significant role coming off the bench.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adebayo, Cain lead Heat over Durant, Simmons and Nets

Bam Adebayo scored 17 points and undrafted rookie Jamal Cain added 15 points and 11 rebounds as the Miami Heat defeated the Brooklyn Nets 109-80

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Markieff Morris said the Nets were soft last year — and he's here to change that New Nets forward and self-proclaimed “very tough guy,” Markieff Morris said the perception about the Nets last season was that they were “so...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • NYDAILYNEWS.COM

Nash downplays drama around Kevin Durant's demands of Nets

Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash says he never thought that Kevin Durant's demand to be traded or for Nash to be canned was quite right

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JUNE 19, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Available Monday Morris (illness) is available for Monday's Game 1 against the 76ers, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Morris was dealing with a non-COVID illness and was listed as questionable ahead of Game 1, but the veteran will be available off the bench. However, even when healthy, he hasn't cracked Miami's rotation, so his availability shouldn't impact much.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with non-COVID illness Morris is questionable for Monday's Game 1 against the 76ers due to a non-COVID illness, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Morris dealt with a hip issue during the Heat's opening-round series, but despite being available, he didn't crack the rotation. The veteran's potential absence shouldn't impact Miami's rotation.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Butler, Morris, Heat fined by NBA for actions in Hawks game

The NBA fined two Miami Heat players and the team itself a total of $55,000 on Thursday, over two incidents in the team’s series-clinching win earlier this week against the Atlanta...

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heat hold off Hawks 97-94, reach Eastern semifinals

Victor Oladipo scored 23 points, Bam Adebayo added 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Miami Heat moved into the Eastern Conference semifinals by beating the Atlanta Hawks 97-94

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Friday Morris (hip) is available for Friday's Game 3 at Atlanta, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact As expected, Morris will be available despite the questionable designation. That said, he hasn't been a part of the rotation in the first two games of the series.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Morris (hip) is questionable for Friday's Game 3 at Atlanta.

Impact Morris was deemed available for Games 1 and 2 but didn't play, and the same situation could play out for Game 3. Even if he does see the floor, he likely won't be out there long enough to make an impact in fantasy.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Morris (hip) is available for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Morris was cleared to play in Sunday's Game 1 but didn't see the floor during the blowout win. Given how well the Heat played Sunday, it seems unlikely they will adjust their rotation Tuesday, so Morris' availability won't have much of an impact on how Game 2 plays out.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE