One NBA writer is proposing that the Indiana Pacers trade for Los Angeles Clippers small forward Marcus Morris in a bold deal. Ishaan Bhattacharya of Fadeaway World proposed the following trade idea between the Clippers, Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers:
Indiana Pacers Receive: Marcus Morris Sr., Jason Preston, 2024 Second-Round Pick (IND), 2024 Second-Round Pick (NYK), 2029 Second-Round Pick (PHI), 2029 Second-Round Pick (LAC)
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: Norman Powell, Buddy Hield, 2029 First-Round Pick (LAC)
Los Angeles Clippers Receive: James Harden
“Getting a veteran on an expiring contract like Marcus Morris Sr. would be great for the franchise,” Bhattacharya wrote in his latest NBA trade column. “He could play a role in mentoring rookie Jarace Walker or be traded away closer to the deadline if the Pacers find themselves scrapping for a playoff spot. Morris’ on-court production isn’t as consistent as it used to be, averaging 11.2 points and 4.0 rebounds last season.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Marcus Morris, Los Angeles Clippers, Indiana Pacers Updates
Morris put up 11.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game in 65 appearances for the Clippers last season while shooting 42.6% overall, 36.4% from 3 and 78.2% from the free-throw line. The veteran will make $17 million next season and become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2024.
Morris has career NBA averages of 12.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 783 games with the Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and Clippers.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Marcus Morris, Los Angeles Clippers, Indiana Pacers Updates
The Pacers went 35-47 last season. They missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season.
After contract extension negotiations stalled out, Hield and the Pacers have started a dialogue to work on finding a potential trade with another team, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic.
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