NOVEMBER 25: The Clippers have officially announced the re-signing of Morris, via a team press release.
NOVEMBER 22: The Clippers and Marcus Morris have reached an agreement on a new contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who reports (via Twitter) that the veteran forward will sign a four-year, $64MM contract with the club.
Morris was one of Los Angeles’ top priorities this offseason, averaging 16.7 points and five rebounds per game last season with the Knicks and Clippers. He fit seamlessly alongside Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and others, adding three-point shooting and toughness on the defensive end.
Morris, who turned 31 in September, will likely remain in the team’s starting lineup next season. Prior to joining the Clippers, he held stints in Houston, Phoenix, Detroit, Boston and New York.
The Clippers had a disappointing playoff exit last season, blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals. The team has since fired Doc Rivers, overhauled its coaching staff under Tyronn Lue, and lost Montrezl Harrell to the rival Lakers in free agency.
In addition to reaching a deal with Morris, the Clippers also agreed to a new contract with veteran forward Patrick Patterson in free agency.
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Massive overpay nice!
And he didn’t even help much last season.
2nd round exit
Clips in meltdown mode. This contract gonna suck if Kawhi and PG both dip next summer
It’s going to suck in 2 weeks.
Great re-signing . I rather have Morris than Harrell . A bit overpay though .
Trash contract. Lol
Has anyone told him he isn’t playing with his twin cry baby brother? Both will throw a fit.
U okay bud?
I am pretty sure he knows.
Clippers f***ed up by paying Beverley. He’s not a reliable point guard and brings nothing to their offense. Without a decent playmaker, Clippers are not even going to WCF especially without Harrell and probably JaMychal. Unless they can package Beverley & Kennard for Rozier, the team will not be a contender.