Coach JJ Redick believes Morris, who was part of the Lakers’ 2019-20 NBA championship-winning team, is “very valuable” as a veteran leader on and off the court.
In a recent podcast appearance with his twin brother, Markieff Morris, a new addition to the Los Angeles Lakers, took a moment to heap praise on Austin Reaves. Reaves has quickly become one of the most crucial pieces of the Lakers' lineup.
It has been a while since the last time veteran NBA big man Markieff Morris was a significant on-court contributor to a team. He has not averaged more than 10 minutes a game since the 2022-23 season.
Reaves is enjoying a career year for the Lakers while thriving in an increased role as a primary creator. That role changes some with Doncic now on board, but Reaves remains an integral part of this team and Morris sees big things in his future.
Luka Dončić, Mavericks and Anthony Davis
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Luka Dončić powers Lakers past Mavericks with first triple-double of his L.A. tenure
Luka Dončić swapped with Anthony Davis in shocking Lakers trade
Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris are headed to the Lakers, while Anthony Davis and Max Christie are going to the Dallas Mavericks in a trade so far-fetched and unexpected that fans initially thought that the credible news reporter Shams Charania,
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Is Anthony Davis playing tonight? AD gets shots up ahead of Mavericks vs. Luka, Lakers
With his championship experience and leadership, Morris continues to be a major part of the Lakers' championship aspirations.
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Markieff Morris sees 'a future All-Star' in Austin ReavesNew Lakers forward Markieff Morris is one of the people who have taken notice of Austin Reaves' continued improvement this season.
When asked, Doncic and everyone else will play down the entire idea of revenge, but there is no doubt. Everyone knows what is going on. Doncic thought he would spend his entire career in Dallas and, on Feb. 2, unceremoniously had that rug (and tens of millions of dollars) pulled out from under him with a stunning trade to the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the Dallas Mavericks for tonight's crucial Western Conference showdown. A ton of eyes will be on the game as Lakers s
An injury denies Davis the chance to play in the teams’ first meeting since their shocking trade, but the 10-time All-Star gets a 2½-minute tribute video in the first quarter and a warm ovation.
Tonight’s matchup marks the first encounter between Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks since the blockbuster trade occurred on Feb. 1. The Mavericks traded Dončić, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-rounder.
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