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Mavericks' Markieff Morris: Returns to Dallas
Markieff Morris agreed to a contract with the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.Morris spent the 2023-24 campaign with Dallas, appearing in 26 games (one start) and averaging 2.5 points and 1.5 rebounds across 8.3 minutes. With Naji Marshall replacing Derrick Jones and the rest of the Mavs frontcourt sticking around, Morris will likely be a fringe rotation piece in 2024-25.
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Mavericks' Markieff Morris: Sees extended minutes
Markieff Morris chipped in two points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one block across 14 minutes during Friday's 107-89 loss to the Pistons.Morris tied his third-highest minutes total of the season during Friday's matchup due to Kyrie Irving (hamstring) and Luka Doncic (ankle) sitting out. With most of Dallas' starters sitting out Sunday, Morris could continue to receive extended action against Oklahoma City.
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Mavericks' Markieff Morris: Sees floor in blowout win
Markieff Morris produced two points (1-1 FG) across five minutes during Monday's 127-92 win over the Bulls.The 34-year-old has struggled to garner a consistent role all season, appearing in just seven contests since Jan. 1 and averaging 2.3 points and 0.9 rebounds in 5.7 minutes. Anticipate Morris' lack of minutes to continue buried behind P.J. Washington, Derrick Jones, Josh Green and Maxi Kleber.
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Mavericks' Markieff Morris: Returning to action Sunday
Markieff Morris (illness) is available for Sunday's game against Minnesota, Mark Followill of Bally Sports Southwest reports.Morris will return to the court following a one-game absence due to a non-COVID illness. However, he's been an inconsistent part of the team's rotation this year.
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Mavericks' Markieff Morris: Questionable for Sunday
Markieff Morris (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves.Morris is in danger of missing his second straight game due to a non-COVID illness. However, the veteran forward has been an inconsistent part of Dallas' rotation, even when healthy.
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Mavericks' Markieff Morris: Won't play Friday
Markieff Morris (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.Morris' absence shouldn't impact Dallas' rotation, as he's appeared in just two of the last seven games. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday versus Minnesota.
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Mavericks' Markieff Morris: Dealing with illness
Markieff Morris is questionable for Friday's game against Portland due to an illness, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.Morris has appeared in just two of the Dallas Mavericks' last seven contests, so his potential absence shouldn't impact fantasy. During Wednesday's blowout win over Portland, Morris played double-digit minutes for the first time since Dec. 22.
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Mavericks' Markieff Morris: Rare appearance in win
Markieff Morris totaled three points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 12 minutes during Wednesday's 126-97 win over the Trail Blazers.Morris cracked the rotation for just the second time in the past seven games, called upon as the Dallas Mavericks ran away with the victory. Given he is outside the top 400 in fantasy this season, managers can rest assured he is not worth considering, even in the deepest of leagues.
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Mavericks' Markieff Morris: Back to bench
Markieff Morris will head back to the bench for Saturday's game against the Spurs.The Dallas Mavericks are still without Dereck Lively (ankle), but they will deploy a smaller frontcourt featuring Grant Williams and Derrick Jones. Morris was quiet in a spot start Friday, scoring four points with two rebounds in 12 minutes.
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Mavericks' Markieff Morris: Making first start as Maverick
Markieff Morris is part of the first unit for Friday's game against the Rockets.After entering the Dallas rotation in December amidst the absences of Maxi Kleber (toe), Josh Green (elbow) and most recently Dereck Lively (ankle), Morris will make his first start of the season. Over his last five appearances, he is averaging 2.8 points and 2.6 rebounds over 11.5 minutes.