Inside The Celtics

Former Celtics Forward's Free Agency Takes a Wild Turn

Bobby Krivitsky

May 15, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (24) shoots against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) in the second quarter during game five of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
May 15, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (24) shoots against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) in the second quarter during game five of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images
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While the trade is yet to get finalized, Friday night, the Knicks pulled off a blockbuster deal to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, it's a move New York was "quietly working on for months."

The Celtics' division rival waived Marcus Morris Sr. and Chuma Okeke in a corresponding move, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Now James Edwards III of The Athletic reports that New York made a contract offer to Morris after waiving him. However, he declined that proposal and will now look to continue his career elsewhere.

The 13-year veteran spent the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons in Boston, making 74 starts and averaging 13.8 points and 5.8 rebounds across those two campaigns.

Morris split last year between the 76ers and Cavaliers. During Cleveland's playoff run, which ended with a second-round loss to the Celtics, Morris generated 6.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per contest, and he knocked down 39.1 percent of the 2.6 threes he hoisted in 15.3 minutes across nine games, including one start.

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Bobby Krivitsky
BOBBY KRIVITSKY

Bobby Krivitsky's experiences include covering the NBA as a credentialed reporter for Basketball Insiders. He's also a national sports talk host for SportsMap Radio, a network airing on 96 radio stations throughout the country. Additionally, he was a major-market host, update anchor, and producer for IMG Audio, and he worked for Bleacher Report as an NFL and NBA columnist.

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