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Reports: Pistons trade for Wizards guard Monte Morris Veteran guard and Michigan native Monte Morris is reportedly dealt from the Wizards to the Pistons.

JULY 1, 2023 • NBA.COM

Traded to Detroit Morris was traded to the Pistons on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Pistons are sending a second-round pick in exchange for Morris. With Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Killian Hayes already on the roster, it's likely that Morris will settle in as a backup point guard. It's hard to imagine his fantasy value not taking a hit on his new team, but his departure opens things up for Tyus Jones and Delon Wright in Washington.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Wednesday Morris (ankle) remains out for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact This was a fairly predictable outcome for Morris, who will miss his third consecutive game. Given that the Wizards have nothing to play for over the final three games, it wouldn't be surprising to see the regulars on the bench the rest of the way. With Delon Wright (illness) also sidelined again, Jordan Goodwin may draw another start at point guard.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Morris (ankle) will not play Tuesday against Milwaukee.

Impact This will be Morris' third absence in the last five games, though he played Friday against Orlando, so it doesn't appear as though he's being shut down. Keep an eye on the point guard's status ahead of Wednesday's game at Atlanta. Delon Wright will likely log another start in his place Tuesday.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Morris (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in New York, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Morris recorded four points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 13 minutes in Friday's 116-119 loss to the Magic before exiting with a sore right ankle. His status for Sunday's game will depend on how that ankle is feeling prior to tip-off. Delon Wright and Kendrick Nunn would presumably be in line for expanded roles at point guard should he ultimately get ruled out.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Morris will not return to Friday's game against the Magic due to right ankle soreness.

Impact Morris tallied four points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 13 minutes before exiting the game. In his absence, Delon Wright and Kendrick Nunn figure to see some extra run at point guard.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Banchero and the Magic take on conference foe Washington

Orlando visits Washington for an Eastern Conference matchup Friday

MARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wizards' Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma, Monte Morris out vs. Raptors Washington Wizards guards Bradley Beal and Monte Morris and forward Kyle Kuzma have all been ruled out for Sunday’s game at the Toronto Rapt...

MARCH 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Wizards' Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma, Monte Morris out vs. Raptors Washington Wizards guards Bradley Beal and Monte Morris and forward Kyle Kuzma have all been ruled out for Sunday’s game at the Toronto Rapt...

MARCH 26, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Not playing Sunday Morris (groin) won't play Sunday against the Raptors.

Impact Morris had been listed as questionable heading into the day with a left groin strain, and he apparently didn't show enough progress in the Wizards' morning shootaround for the team to give him the green light ahead of the 6 p.m. ET opening tip. Delon Wright will likely step in for Morris in the starting five and should make for a strong streaming option for steals and assists, in particular.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Morris is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raptors due to left groin soreness.

Impact Morris has appeared in nine straight games, averaging 9.3 points, 4.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 24.4 minutes. If he sits Sunday, more minutes should be available for Delon Wright, Kendrick Nunn, Jordan Goodwin and Johnny Davis.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double in win Morris logged 13 points (6-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and four assists over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 117-97 victory over Detroit.

Impact Morris posted a team-high mark in rebounds, ending up two boards shy of a double-double while tying a season-high rebound total in Tuesday's victory. Morris has posted at least 10 points and five rebounds in seven games this season.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has eight assists in starting role Morris posted six points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals across 26 minutes during Friday's 114-107 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Morris moved back into the starting lineup, tallying eight assists to go with a pair of steals. Despite the promotion, Morris played 26 minutes compared with 30 minutes for Delon Wright. While the pair could be headed for a timeshare, Wright appears to be the preferred option, thanks largely to his upside on the defensive end. With that said, Morris can also be considered by anyone desperate for a third-string fantasy point guard.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Morris will start Friday's action against the Hawks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Morris played 16 minutes off the bench in his return from a six-game absence Wednesday, but he'll rejoin the starters Friday, pushing Delon Wright to the pine. Morris will presumably handle a full workload, and over his past 10 games, he's averaged 10.4 points, 4.6 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 26.6 minutes.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Light minutes in return Morris (back) finished Wednesday's 122-120 loss to the Hawks with five points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five assists and four rebounds in 16 minutes.

Impact Morris was cleared to play for the first time since Feb. 24 after missing each of the Wizards' previous six contests with the back injury, but head coach Wes Unseld Jr. chose to bring the veteran point guard off the bench for the first time this season. Whether the decision to keep Morris on the second unit was designed to manage his minutes may not be clear until the next few games, as it's possible that Unseld has elected to roll with Delon Wright as the team's starting point guard moving forward. Even if Wright retains a spot on the top unit, he may not be able to regularly double Morris up in minutes, as was the case Wednesday.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Wednesday Morris isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus Atlanta, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Delon Wright will continue to start in Morris' place after Morris missed the previous seven games with a back injury. However, Morris started his first 51 appearances this season, so he certainly may be reinserted into the top unit in upcoming contests.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Morris (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Morris has missed six straight games due to back soreness but will return to action Wednesday. He's started all 51 of his appearances this season, so he'll presumably slide back into his usual role, which would push Delon Wright to the bench.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Morris (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Morris has missed six straight games due to back soreness but will have a chance to return Wednesday after garnering a questionable designation for a second straight game. When he returns, he figures to reclaim his starting role, which would push Delon Wright back to the bench.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Morris (back) won't play in Tuesday's game versus Detroit.

Impact Morris will miss his sixth straight game after being downgraded from questionable to out Friday with back soreness. The 27-year-old guard's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Atlanta.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Tuesday Head coach Wes Unseld said Morris (back) is unlikely to play Tuesday against the Pistons, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reprots.

Impact Morris was upgraded to questionable for the first time since Feb. 27, but it appears like the point guard will ultimately miss a sixth straight game due to back soreness. If that's the case, Delon Wright figures to remain in the starting lineup versus Detroit.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to return Tuesday Morris (back) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Pistons.

Impact Morris has missed five straight games due to back soreness, but it appears he's getting close to a return, as this is the first time he's initially listed as anything other than out since Feb. 27. If he returns Tuesday, Morris may operate on a minutes restriction, but he figures to reclaim his starting role eventually.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards' Monte Morris 'week-to-week' after injection for back pain Washington's starting point guard is listed as week-to-week after missing the team's last two games with lower back issues.

MARCH 1, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Wizards' Morris week-to-week with back problems

The Washington Wizards say starting point guard Monte Morris is week-to-week because of lower back problems

MARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wizards PG Monte Morris (epidural) week-to-week Washington Wizards starting point guard Monte Morris is listed as week-to-week after receiving an epidural injection Wednesday to alleviate...

MARCH 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Deemed week-to-week Morris (back) received an epidural injection Wednesday for his sore back and is considered week-to-week.

Impact Morris has missed the past two games with a sore back, which will keep him out for an extended period. In his stead, Delon Wright, Jordan Goodwin and Corey Kispert remain candidates to see more run. Wright has started the past two games.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE