Monte Morris Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Monte Morris.
Pistons Notes: Bogdanovic, Morris, Livers, Duren
2023/09/pistons-notes-bogdanovic-morris-livers-duren.htmlSecond on Edwards' list is Monte Morris, who was acquired from the Wizards during the offseason. … Morris has a $9.8MM expiring contract, and he'll be competing for playing time with young guards Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser, who are all expected to be part of Detroit's long-term future.
Pistons Notes: Cunningham, Harris, Morris, 2024 Cap Room
2023/07/pistons-notes-cunningham-harris-morris-2024-cap-room.htmlThere will also be a competition for playing time in the backcourt, where newly acquired Monte Morris will benefit from his ability to handle either guard position, Sankofa adds. … Morris used to play alongside Nikola Jokic in Denver, so he has plenty of experience in moving without the ball.
Central Notes: Middleton, Rubio, Jerome, Morris, Pistons
2023/07/central-notes-middleton-rubio-jerome-morris-pistons.htmlMonte Morris, who was born in Grand Rapids and grew up in Flint, spoke on Saturday about what it means to him to get the opportunity to play for his hometown Pistons, per Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press. … "I always dreamed about playing for the Pistons, just where I grew up," Morris said.
Central Notes: Stewart, Thompson, Morris, Sasser, Terry, Bucks
2023/07/central-notes-stewart-thompson-morris-sasser-terry-bucks-apron.htmlIsaiah Stewart, Ausar Thompson and Monte Morris could make surprising contributions for the Pistons next season, James Edwards III of The Athletic opines. … He also sees Summer League standout Thompson becoming a fan favorite with his overall contributions, while Morris could be the team's best backup point man in over a decade.
Central Notes: Bucks, Pistons, Parker, Pacers’ Coaches
2023/07/central-notes-bucks-pistons-parker-pacers-coaches.htmlJoe Harris at $19.9MM and Monte Morris at $9.8MM use up virtually all of Detroit's $30MM in cap space, but they both have expiring contracts that could be valuable at the deadline in February.
Pistons Waive Eugene Omoruyi
2023/07/pistons-waive-eugene-omoruyi.htmlThe Pistons arranged trades on Friday for Nets swingman Joe Harris and Wizards point guard Monte Morris, so they may have needed to part with Omoruyi's salary to clear cap room before those deals can be finalized.
Wizards Trade Monte Morris To Pistons
2023/07/wizards-to-trade-monte-morris-to-pistons.htmlJUNE 30: The Wizards and Pistons have agreed to a trade that will send point guard Monte Morris to Detroit, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). … JULY 6: The Wizards and Pistons have officially completed the Morris trade, according to press releases from both teams.
Trade Rumors: Harden, Bulls, Zubac, Brogdon, Osman, Morris
2023/06/trade-rumors-harden-bulls-zubac-brogdon-osman-morris.htmlNumerous teams have reached out to the Wizards about point guard Monte Morris, Fischer adds. … The Timberwolves, Bulls, Pelicans, Jazz and Nets are all considered possibilities for Morris, and Fischer believes the Heat could be added to the list if they lose Gabe Vincent in free agency.
Trade Rumors: Harden, Lewis, Morris, Wright, Capela, Nowell
2023/06/trade-rumors-harden-lewis-morris-wright-capela-nowell.htmlWith the Wizards believed to be seeking draft assets for guards Monte Morris and Delon Wright, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype spoke to rival executives who believe Washington could get at least one second-round pick - and maybe two - for each player.
Wolves Notes: Prince, Free Agency, Reid, Miller, Edwards
2023/06/wolves-notes-prince-free-agency-reid-miller-edwards.htmlThey talked to the Wizards about veteran point guards Monte Morris and Delon Wright, but weren't able to make any progress toward a deal, sources tell Krawczynski.
Trade Rumors: Lillard, Valanciunas, N. Powell, Wizards, K. Martin
2023/06/trade-rumors-lillard-valanciunas-n-powell-wizards-k-martin.htmlSources tell Fischer that Washington is seeking draft assets for Monte Morris and/or Delon Wright.
Trade Rumors: Wizards, Morris, George, Bridges, Nets, Bulls
2023/06/trade-rumors-wizards-morris-george-bridges-nets-bulls.htmlHaving agreed to acquire point guards Tyus Jones and Chris Paul in separate trades, the Wizards have begun talking to rival teams about Monte Morris, league sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.
Wizards Notes: Beal, Kuzma, Davis, Tanking
2023/03/wizards-notes-beal-kuzma-davis-tanking.htmlWithout Beal and Kuzma, as well as point guard Monte Morris, the Wizards fell to the Raptors 114-104.
Injury Notes: Durant, Doncic, Ingram, Fox, Morris
2023/03/injury-notes-durant-doncic-ingram-fox-morris.htmlMonte Morris played tonight after missing the Wizards' last six games with lower back soreness, per Ava Wallace of The Washington Post (Twitter link).
Wizards’ Monte Morris Week-To-Week With Back Soreness
2023/03/wizards-monte-morris-week-to-week-with-back-soreness.htmlStarting point guard Monte Morris received an epidural injection on Wednesday to combat the lower back soreness he's been experiencing, the Wizards announced in a press release. … In response to the announcement, Morris sent out a tweet saying "Be back soon" with a fingers crossed emoji.
Southeast Notes: Butler, Lowry, Herro, Oubre Jr., Porzingis, Morris
2023/02/southeast-notes-butler-lowry-herro-oubre-jr-porzingis-morris.htmlKristaps Porzingis missed the Wizards' game on Sunday due to left knee soreness, while Monte Morris sat out with lower back soreness, the team's PR department tweets.
Wizards Notes: Wright, Nunn, Morris, Gill, Unseld Jr.
2023/01/wizards-notes-wright-nunn-morris-gill-unseld-jr.htmlMonte Morris has provided the type of leadership at point guard that the Wizards were hoping for, but that may made him of the team's best trade assets heading into the deadline, according to Ava Wallace of The Washington Post.
Wizards Notes: Avdija, Wright, Goodwin, Hachimura
2022/12/wizards-notes-avdija-wright-goodwin-hachimura.htmlThe Wizards want to avoid overloading Wright, starter Monte Morris and the other guards.
Southeast Notes: Carter, Wizards, Morris, Rozier
2022/12/southeast-notes-carter-wizards-morris-rozier.htmlMonte Morris was surprised to learn that he had been traded to the Wizards after five years in Denver, per Mike Singer of The Denver Post. … Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth admits that he went to dinner with Morris and promised him that he wouldn't be dealt, but Booth said he couldn't pass up the chance to acquire Kentavious Caldwell-Pope when the opportunity arose.
Southeast Notes: Heat, Wizards, Hornets, Oubre
2022/12/southeast-notes-heat-wizards-hornets-oubre.htmlWallace singles out Monte Morris, Will Barton, and Deni Avdija as a few rotation players who "haven't been operating at…
Southeast Notes: Butler, Morris, Wizards, Vaillancourt
2022/11/southeast-notes-butler-morris-wizards-vaillancourt.htmlMonte Morris was back in action for the Wizards on Sunday after the point guard missed the last three games because of right ankle soreness, Josh Robbins of The Athletic tweets.
Wizards Notes: Japan Trip, Morris, Barton, Kispert, Hachimura
2022/10/wizards-notes-japan-trip-morris-barton-kispert-hachimura.htmlMonte Morris made his second straight start at point guard Sunday, indicating that he might have that role locked up despite an expected competition with Delon Wright, notes Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. … Morris, who was acquired in an offseason trade with the Nuggets, showed a polished midrange game and an ability to make shots in traffic, Hughes observes.
Southeast Notes: Wizards, M. Williams, Fultz, Krejci, Korver
2022/09/southeast-notes-wizards-m-williams-fultz-krejci-korver.htmlJosh Robbins of The Athletic takes a look at the Wizards' projected depth chart and rotation, predicting that former Nuggets Monte Morris and Will Barton will join Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma, and Kristaps Porzingis in the starting five to open the season.
Wizards Notes: Porzingis, Davis, Avdija, Kuzma
2022/09/wizards-notes-porzingis-davis-avdija-kuzma.htmlIn another piece, Hughes notes that the Wizards' offseason moves including trading for Kyle Kuzma's childhood friend, Monte Morris, and signing his former college teammate, Delon Wright.
Eastern Notes: Beal, Morris, Nets, Mitchell, Claxton
2022/08/eastern-notes-beal-morris-nets-mitchell-claxton.htmlChase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington examines five things analytics say about Monte Morris' game. … The Wizards acquired Morris and Will Barton from the Nuggets this offseason, sending away Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith.