The New York Knicks plan to keep Marcus Morris unless they get back a star-type player, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post.
Morris is currently out with a neck injury, but when he has been on the floor for the Knicks, the veteran small forward has been very effective. New York values what the forward brings to the table:
According to an NBA source, some members of the front office are leaning toward holding onto Marcus Morris at the deadline — unless they get back a star-type player in a large package.
The source said a minor Morris deal that would net a late-first-round pick and force them to take on a non-expiring contract is not an attractive option at this juncture. The Knicks prefer not to diminish their 2020 or 2021 cap space in any deal.
In 33 games this season for the Knicks, Morris is averaging 19.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists. He’s shooting 43.8 percent from the field, 46.9 percent from beyond the arc and 83.0 percent from the free-throw line.
Morris signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Knicks this past offseason. He originally agreed to sign with the San Antonio Spurs, but backed out of his deal. Morris also parted ways with his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports.
The Knicks are 11-30 on the season. They are in 14th place in the Eastern Conference standings and won't be making the playoffs.
One would think the Knicks would want to trade Morris so they can get some draft picks in return. For what it’s worth, Morris has said in the past he doesn’t want to get traded and is built for New York. So far, the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers are among the teams to have reportedly shown interest in Morris.
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