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New York Knicks Release 13-Year NBA Veteran, Ex-Clippers Starter

The New York Knicks have reportedly released a recently signed NBA veteran.

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Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) shoots against New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (5) at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) shoots against New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (5) at Crypto.com Arena. / Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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The New York Knicks announced on September 15 that they had signed veteran forward Marcus Morris to an Exhibit 9 Contract.

Via Knicks: “Morris Sr., 35-years-old (6-8, 218-pounds), returns to the Knicks after appearing in 49 games (seven starts) with the 76ers and Cavaliers last season, recording 6.4 points and 2.7 rebounds over 16.7 minutes… As a member of the Knicks, he averaged 19.6 points (44.2% FG, 43.9% 3PT), 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.8 steals over 32.3 minutes in 43 games (all starts) during the 2019-20 season.”

Morris was traded to the LA Clippers midway through the 2019-20 season, spending four seasons in Los Angeles where he appeared in 195 games (167 starts).

In an additional announcement on Saturday, the Knicks shared that Morris had been waived.

“Knicks waive Marcus Morris Sr. and Chuma Okeke,” the team wrote on X.

Morris has spent 13 seasons in the NBA. The veteran forward has averaged 12.0 points and 4.4 rebounds in 832 career games. The Knicks have reportedly acquired four-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves, which likely influenced this roster move.

It will be interesting to see if Morris receives another training camp opportunity. Most teams are hosting media day on September 30 and beginning training camp shortly after.

Marcus Morris Sr.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (24) warms up before game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Kia Center. / Mike Watters-Imagn Images

In his 13-year career, Morris has 76 games of postseason experience that could potentially interest a team.

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JOEY LINN

Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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