The Cleveland Cavaliers made a significant move by signing forward Marcus Morris Sr. for the remainder of the season, as announced by the team on Friday. Morris initially joined the Cavaliers on a 10-day contract on March 18, stepping in to help address the team's injury concerns.
His signing came at a crucial time when the Cavaliers were dealing with injuries to key players such as guard Donovan Mitchell, forward Evan Mobley, and guard Max Strus. Fortunately, Mobley has since returned to action, Strus made his comeback recently, and Mitchell is expected to make his return against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.
Throughout his five games with the Cavaliers, the 34-year-old Morris has showcased his skills by averaging 7.8 points and 3.0 rebounds. Notably, he has been efficient from beyond the arc, shooting an impressive 43.8 percent from 3-point range during his time with the team.
This season has seen Morris don the jerseys of three different teams, with the Cavaliers being his latest stop. He started the season with the Philadelphia 76ers, playing 37 games before being traded to the San Antonio Spurs in a three-team deal on February 8. Following a contract buyout, Morris became a free agent and eventually landed with the Cavaliers.
Having accumulated a wealth of experience over his career, which spans 825 games across various teams including the Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, LA Clippers, and 76ers, Morris brings a valuable skill set to the Cavaliers. His career averages of 12.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game highlight his contributions on the court.
