Morris dropped 12 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) through 22 minutes in the 126-108 loss to the Pacers on Saturday. With Tyus Jones (illness) out of the lineup, an opportunity for Morris to step up presented itself. He hit his season-high points total for the third time this season but failed to contribute in other areas, making it a mostly lackluster fantasy night for the backup guard. Morris will likely continue to see an increased role in the offense if Jones is to miss any further time.
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ACTIVEPrevious game (@ CLE 1/20)
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Latest Monté Morris news
2024-25 Season Stats
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Monte Morris Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL9.62.43.70.20.7Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 35 0 13.3 5.1 1.5 1.7 0.1 0.4 0.5 0 0 0.5 1.8 30.6% 1.3 2.5 51.2% 1.8 4.2 42.6% 1.0 1.1 85.0% 0.3 1.2 0.5 3.8 +54 54.0% 2023-24 33 0 14.4 5.0 1.7 2.1 0.3 0.6 0.2 0 0 0.8 2.1 38.6% 1.1 2.5 42.2% 1.9 4.6 40.5% 0.4 0.6 68.4% 0.2 1.5 0.4 9.9 +86 50.8% 2022-23 62 61 27.4 10.3 3.4 5.3 0.2 0.7 1.0 2 0 1.3 3.3 38.2% 2.7 5.0 54.3% 4.0 8.3 48.0% 1.0 1.2 83.1% 0.4 3.0 1.2 5.4 +6 57.9% 2021-22 75 74 29.9 12.6 3.0 4.4 0.2 0.7 1.0 0 0 1.7 4.2 39.5% 3.3 6.1 54.5% 5.0 10.3 48.4% 1.0 1.1 86.9% 0.4 2.7 1.2 4.3 +282 58.3% 2020-21 47 13 25.4 10.2 2.0 3.2 0.3 0.7 0.7 0 0 1.1 2.9 38.1% 2.9 5.4 53.4% 4.0 8.2 48.1% 1.2 1.6 79.5% 0.2 1.8 1.0 4.4 +153 57.4% 2019-20 73 12 22.4 9.0 1.9 3.5 0.2 0.8 0.7 0 0 0.9 2.4 37.8% 2.7 5.4 49.5% 3.6 7.8 45.9% 1.0 1.2 84.3% 0.3 1.5 1.0 4.8 +54 54.5% 2018-19 82 6 24.0 10.4 2.4 3.6 0.0 0.9 0.6 1 0 1.1 2.8 41.4% 3.1 5.8 53.1% 4.2 8.6 49.3% 0.8 1.0 80.2% 0.4 1.9 1.2 5.7 +181 57.7% 2017-18 3 0 8.3 3.3 0.7 2.3 0.0 1.0 0.3 0 0 0.0 0.3 0.0% 1.3 1.7 80.0% 1.3 2.0 66.7% 0.7 0.7 100.0% 0.0 0.7 0.3 7.0 -7 72.7% Career 41016623.79.62.43.70.20.70.7301.12.938.7%2.65.052.5%3.87.947.4%0.91.182.6%0.32.01.05.0+80956.8% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL8.31.63.10.10.6Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 9 0 7.4 2.3 0.7 1.0 0.1 0.2 0.0 0 0 0.1 1.6 7.1% 0.9 1.8 50.0% 1.0 3.3 30.0% 0.2 0.2 100.0% 0.1 0.6 0.7 9.0 +2 34.0% 2021-22 5 5 31.2 14.0 2.2 5.4 0.0 1.2 1.6 0 0 2.2 5.2 42.3% 2.8 5.0 56.0% 5.0 10.2 49.0% 1.8 2.4 75.0% 0.2 2.0 2.8 3.4 -45 62.2% 2020-21 10 1 28.6 13.7 2.4 5.5 0.2 1.0 0.7 0 0 1.6 4.0 40.0% 3.4 7.6 44.7% 5.0 11.6 43.1% 2.1 2.9 72.4% 0.7 1.7 1.2 7.9 -33 53.2% 2019-20 19 4 21.4 9.1 1.5 2.7 0.1 0.6 0.5 0 0 0.6 2.1 30.0% 2.8 4.9 58.1% 3.5 7.0 49.6% 1.5 1.8 82.4% 0.2 1.3 1.1 5.2 -86 58.1% 2018-19 14 0 16.0 5.4 1.4 2.6 0.1 0.4 0.4 0 0 0.0 0.9 0.0% 2.4 5.2 45.2% 2.4 6.1 38.4% 0.6 0.9 69.2% 0.2 1.1 1.1 6.0 -33 40.9% Career 571020.08.31.63.10.10.60.5000.72.330.1%2.55.050.5%3.27.344.0%1.21.676.7%0.31.31.25.8-19552.1%
Monte Morris
Season Stats
Previous Game (@ CLE 1/20)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF3513.35.11.51.70.50.52024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB1.51.20.32024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.10.42024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%42.6%51.2%30.6%85.0%54.0%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+543.800
Monte Morris
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/17L 128-122155320102150.0%2150.0%4250.0%000.0%030.0-20962.5%10/13W 118-1142520270217457.1%5360.0%12758.3%22100.0%027.0+1903077.6%10/11L 109-91148130104125.0%2150.0%6233.3%33100.0%010.0-21954.6%10/8W 105-9715435110200.0%22100.0%4250.0%000.0%030.0+201350.0%10/6W 118-11413443010000.0%5240.0%5240.0%000.0%040.0+30840.0%
Preseason Totals 16.98.22.64.00.21.20.23.01.240.0%3.21.856.3%6.23.048.4%1.01.0100.0%0.02.620.0+200.214.461.7% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%1/20L 118-927401010000.0%22100.0%22100.0%000.0%000.0+307100.0%1/18W 125-1216000000000.0%100.0%100.0%000.0%000.0-7010.0%1/16W 130-12315427002000.0%4250.0%4250.0%000.0%113.5-110950.0%1/11W 114-1063200000000.0%11100.0%11100.0%000.0%000.0+002100.0%1/9W 123-1157031000000.0%200.0%200.0%000.0%120.0+4130.0%1/7L 115-10415250000200.0%3133.3%5120.0%000.0%050.0-60220.0%1/6W 109-992270200011100.0%3133.3%4250.0%22100.0%000.0+112671.7%1/4L 126-1082212000014250.0%11100.0%5360.0%44100.0%000.0-101188.8%12/31L 117-112191232011100.0%7571.4%8562.5%3266.7%122.0+521464.4%12/28L 109-10516812010200.0%4375.0%6350.0%22100.0%010.0+90958.1%12/27L 98-8917032000200.0%200.0%400.0%000.0%030.0+2110.0%12/25W 110-1001711230205120.0%3266.7%8337.5%44100.0%110.0+801556.4%12/23L 117-90207430103133.3%7228.6%10330.0%000.0%040.0+40935.0%12/21L 133-12515403002100.0%2150.0%3133.3%22100.0%001.5+50351.5%12/19L 120-11113302001100.0%100.0%200.0%5360.0%002.0-43135.7%12/15W 116-10915441010100.0%4250.0%5240.0%000.0%220.0+110640.0%12/13W 134-12615111011100.0%200.0%300.0%2150.0%011.0-40112.9%12/8L 115-11014412002500.0%3266.7%8225.0%000.0%101.0-31225.0%12/7L 121-1111812430014250.0%22100.0%6466.7%22100.0%043.0+931487.2%12/5L 126-124147220003133.3%22100.0%5360.0%000.0%020.0-10970.0%12/3W 104-937204010000.0%2150.0%2150.0%000.0%000.0+131450.0%11/30W 113-105158530103266.7%2150.0%5360.0%000.0%140.0+921380.0%11/26W 127-1003001000000.0%100.0%100.0%000.0%000.0+0000.0%11/20L 138-1221210000013266.7%3266.7%6466.7%000.0%000.0+21683.3%11/18L 109-9913810000200.0%33100.0%5360.0%22100.0%010.0-70868.0%11/17L 120-1171051201211100.0%2150.0%3266.7%000.0%011.0+20583.3%11/15L 99-83199311013133.3%4125.0%7228.6%44100.0%031.0-701051.4%11/13L 127-1041310010103266.7%3266.7%6466.7%000.0%000.0-51983.3%11/12W 120-11214212100100.0%3133.3%4125.0%000.0%010.0+120325.0%11/2W 103-977011100100.0%000.0%100.0%000.0%010.0-4020.0%10/31W 125-1193000000000.0%100.0%100.0%000.0%000.0-11010.0%10/28W 109-1052000000000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0+4110.0%10/26W 114-102168330014125.0%3133.3%7228.6%4375.0%123.0+601045.7%10/25L 123-116138230203266.7%000.0%3266.7%22100.0%110.0+4016103.1%10/23W 116-11312512010200.0%3266.7%5240.0%2150.0%010.0+20642.5%
Regular Season Totals 13.35.11.51.70.10.40.51.80.530.6%2.51.351.2%4.21.842.6%1.11.085.0%0.31.23.8+540.56.654.0%
Monte Morris Player Profile
Team
Phoenix Suns
Birthdate
6/27/1995 (29)
Status
ACT
HT/WT
6'2", 183 lbs
Draft Info
2017: Rd 2; Pk 51 (DEN)
Birthplace
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Position
PG
College
Iowa State
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Phoenix Suns
2024-Present
(1 season)
Detroit Pistons
2023-2024
(1 season)
Minnesota Timberwolves
2023-2023
(1 season)
Washington Wizards
2022-2023
(1 season)
Denver Nuggets
2017-2022
(5 seasons)
Monte Morris Latest News
Ties season high in expanded role
Morris dropped 12 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) through 22 minutes in the 126-108 loss to the Pacers on Saturday. With Tyus Jones (illness) out of the lineup, an opportunity for Morris to step up presented itself. He hit his season-high points total for the third time this season but failed to contribute in other areas, making it a mostly lackluster fantasy night for the backup guard. Morris will likely continue to see an increased role in the offense if Jones is to miss any further time.
Scores 11 points off bench
Morris notched 11 points (3-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals across 18 minutes during Wednesday's 110-100 victory over the Nuggets. Morris made the most of his 18 minutes off the bench in this Christmas win and reached double-digit scoring figures for the fourth time this season. That said, he rarely logs more than 20 minutes and isn't very efficient as a shooter, so one strong showing isn't going to dramatically improve his fantasy prospects -- even if the Suns are depleted in their backcourt due to the absence of Devin Booker (groin). Expect Morris to maintain a low-end fantasy upside as long as he remains in this bench role.
Shows up with 12 points
Morris provided 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 19 minutes during Saturday's 121-111 loss to the Heat. We haven't seen much from Morris this season, but he posted a season-high 12 points in the loss, signaling an increase in production while the team copes with numerous absences. Although he isn't a worthwhile fantasy prospect, Morris may pop with some encouraging numbers over the next few weeks.
Plays just 11 minutes
Morris contributed five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 11 minutes during Sunday's 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves. Morris continues to be a minimal part of the rotation for the Suns. In 10 total appearances, he's played 11.4 minutes per contest with averages of 4.7 points, 1.5 assists, 1.2 rebounds and 0.5 steals. He's not relevant in most fantasy formats for the time being.
Returns to bench Thursday
Morris is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers. The Suns will start their preseason finale with their regulars in the first unit, so Morris will head back to the bench to make way for Tyus Jones. Morris should see minutes in the backcourt as a backup point guard, though his fantasy value should be minimal as long as Jones stays healthy.
Scores 20 points in spot start
Morris delivered 20 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 26 minutes in Sunday's 118-114 preseason win over the Nuggets. Morris got the start Sunday in place of Tyus Jones, as the Suns decided to rest their key players with the regular season right around the corner. Even though Morris took advantage of this opportunity to deliver a solid showing Sunday, he's not expected to carve a meaningful role for the Suns once the regular season begins, at least from a fantasy perspective.
Gets spot start Sunday
Morris will start Sunday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Morris will enter the starting lineup due to Phoenix's starting five getting the night off. Morris could work his way into the rotation behind Tyus Jones, but the ball dominance of the team's top players limits the fantasy relevance of all of the team's role players, let alone one in Morris' situation.
Intends to sign with Suns
Morris and the Suns agreed to a one-year, veteran minimum deal worth $2.8 million Tuesday, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports. The Suns need cheap backups behind their expensive core of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, and Morris is known around the league as a fairly reliable option at the backup guard spot. The 29-year-old spent the end of last year in Minnesota after being traded by the Pistons on Feb. 7. He averaged 5.1 points, 2.3 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 0.7 steals in 27 regular-season games for the Timberwolves.
Non-factor in playoff run
Morris averaged 2.3 points, 1.0 assists and 0.7 rebounds across 7.6 minutes in nine playoff appearances. Morris was acquired by the Timberwolves on Feb. 7 via trade and averaged 5.1 points, 2.3 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 0.7 steals in 27 regular-season games with Minnesota. The 28-year-old is an unrestricted free agent, and he was a non-factor in the series against Dallas while dealing with a minor finger issue.