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.
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF1211.65.41.11.30.40.32024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB1.10.90.22024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.30.42024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%45.8%52.0%39.1%85.7%60.0%2024-25 Advanced
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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)
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Suns9-7
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Lakers10-4
DraftKings points 4.3FanDuel Points 4.3PTS 1.7REB 0.7AST 0.7BLK 0.1STL 0.22PM 0.43PM 0.2FTM 0.3TO 0.3MIN 5.5CBSS fantasy points 3.9ESPN fantasy points 4.2Yahoo fantasy points 4.3Pregame Probabilities
Record a double-double0%Record a triple-double0%Record 10 or more REB0%Record 4-plus 3-pointers0%Score 30 or more pts0%Record 10 or more AST0%
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Morris (finger) is not on the injury report for Friday's Game 3 matchup with Denver. Morris exited Game 2 with a minor finger issue and did not return, but that won't impact his status for Game 3. He should again see limited minutes behind Mike Conley on Friday night.
Morris won't return to Monday's Game 2 against the Nuggets due to a right index finger sprain. Morris left the game in the second half and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the matchup. He logged eight minutes prior to departing, so his absence shouldn't impact Minnesota's rotation much.
Morris produced two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in 11 minutes during Friday's 111-98 win over the Nuggets. Morris managed just 11 minutes in the win, continuing to play a limited role for his new team. While he does provide the Timberwolves with depth at the point guard position, there is little chance of him appearing on the fantasy radar. Even in starters' minutes, Morris has struggled to be anything more than a streaming consideration. Playing as the second or third-string point guard makes him a non-factor.