According to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times, Davis wanted a gritty and a versatile player on both ends of the floor. Morris, who’s also a quality locker room guy, fits the bill. “I think the market was getting really, really dry for (Markieff Morris) and some players, so in this case Markieff knew the best place for him was with the Lakers, but how about this? There is a guy named Anthony Davis who wanted him back. He wanted him back because he’s tough, because he plays defense, he rebounds, he can shoot the three, open up the court and again he’s a versatile player. One thing the Lakers really loved having and have had success with is players who can play offense and play defense, and don’t mind being a good teammate and in the locker room,” Turner said, via Spectrum SportsNet.
Markieff Morris Rumors
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Position: F
Born: 09/02/89
Height: 6-8 / 2.03
Weight:245 lbs. / 111.1 kg.
Salary: $2,331,593
Born: 09/02/89
Height: 6-8 / 2.03
Weight:245 lbs. / 111.1 kg.
Salary: $2,331,593
Ryan Ward: Lakers make the re-signing of Markieff Morris official. pic.twitter.com/DbxNLH1HJO
Lakers re-sign Markieff Morris
Shams Charania: Free agent Markieff Morris has agreed to a minimum deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, source tells @The Athletic @Stadium.
Lakers, Clippers eyeing Markieff Morris
Marc Stein: Both the Lakers and the Clippers are trying to sign Markieff Morris, league sources say. The free-agent Battle of LA has been a constant in this transactional frenzy. It’s clearly not over after Toronto signed Aron Baynes to replace Marc Gasol and fell as a viable Morris option
Raptors interested in Markieff Morris
Marc Stein: Toronto is still trying to keep Marc Gasol but has strong interest in Markieff Morris as well, league sources say. The Lakers, reported Friday by @NYTSports as a prime suitor for Gasol in response to Dwight Howard’s exit, continue to push to lure the Spaniard away from Toronto.
Jason Dumas: Source: Markieff Morris is looking to join his brother, Marcus with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers are interested but taking their time. Lakers are still interested in bringing him back even with the signing of Montrezl Harrell.
