Alright, hoops fans, buckle up because the Dallas Mavericks just made a move that’s got everyone talking!
Keef’s Back in Big D!
The Dallas Mavericks have locked in veteran forward Markieff Morris for another season, as per Shams Charania of The Athletic. At 35 and heading into his 14th NBA season, Morris is bringing his experience back to the Mavs. This deal? Probably a veteran minimum, given that’s all Dallas could offer. They’ve got 14 guaranteed contracts already and a partially guaranteed one with A.J. Lawson at $2.1 million. So, if Morris’ contract is guaranteed, someone’s getting the boot.
Free agent F Markieff Morris has agreed on a deal to return to the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell @TheAthletic. The reigning Western Conference champions prioritized re-signing Morris, 34, who has served as a strong leader in Mavs locker room entering his 14th NBA season.
โ Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)
Fan Love and Social Media Buzz
Just last Thursday, Morris had some fun on social media. A fan on X (formerly Twitter) posted, “Good morningโฆToday would be a great day for the Dallas Mavericks to re-sign Markieff Morris.” Morris quoted the post and cheekily replied, “One of these days!” Well, that day came sooner than expected!
One of these days!
โ Keef Morris (@Keefmorris)
Keef’s Career Rundown
Drafted 13th overall by the Suns in 2011, Morris has been around the block, playing for eight NBA teams. Over 776 regular-season games, he’s averaged 10.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. Since joining Dallas in the Kyrie Irving trade, his numbers dipped a bit โ just 3.0 points and 1.5 rebounds in 34 games. But hey, it’s not always about the stats. In my opinion, his leadership in the locker room is priceless.
New Faces in Dallas
Dallas didn’t just stop at Morris. They also snagged Klay Thompson, Quentin Grimes, and Naji Marshall this offseason. With these additions, the Mavs are shaping up to be a serious contender in the Western Conference for the 2024-25 season. I mean, can you imagine the firepower?
Morris might not light up the scoreboard every night, but he had his moments. Last season, he dropped a season-high 10 points against the Blazers, showing he can still contribute when called upon.
So, what do you think? Will Morris’ veteran presence help the Mavs make a deep playoff run? Or is this just another minor move in the grand scheme of things? Letโs hear your thoughts!
