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The Dallas Mavericks have made a lot of roster moves this offseason in order to prove that their run to the Western Conference Finals in 2022 was no fluke. In attempts to surround superstar Luka Doncic with “win-now” talents, the Mavs not only re-signed All-Star guard Kyrie Irving and center Dwight Powell, but they added […]

Nikola Jokic is a pretty easygoing guy. The Denver Nuggets superstar is actually one of the funniest dudes in the NBA at the moment. However, in November of 2021, we all saw his dark side after he got involved in a now-infamous altercation with then-Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris. For those that require context, Jokic […]

Jimmy Butler has been in his fair share of controversial moments throughout his colorful career in the NBA. The Miami Heat star, however, has been relatively drama-free now that he’s in South Beach. Unfortunately for him, his history still turns up every now and again. One thing you can say about Butler is that he […]

The Dallas Mavericks got more than just Kyrie Irving in their trade with the Brooklyn Nets. As everyone knows, Markieff Morris is also part of the deal despite the fact that, unlike Kyrie, he didn’t ask for a move away from the team. So is he bummed about having to move out of Brooklyn as […]

The Brooklyn Nets have reportedly made decisions on three role players for the rest of the season, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Nets will guarantee the contracts of three minimum signings from this offseason: Yuta Watanabe, Edmond Sumner and Markieff Morris. Watanabe has been among the breakout stories of the NBA season, leading […]

Ben Simmons is seemingly turning the corner for the Brooklyn Nets of late. While it’s surprised a few folks, it’s nothing beyond what teammate Markieff Morris expected. Asked about Simmons’ much-improved play ever since a two-point dud against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 12, Keef summed it up in one word before going off […]

A lot has gone awry for the Brooklyn Nets in the early parts of the 2022-23 season. Point guard Kyrie Irving is still suspended and away from the team, Ben Simmons has yet to revert back to the player he was in Philadelphia, and the Nets own a poor 6-9 record, which is good for […]

The Brooklyn Nets were blown out in both of their preseason games to open the 2022-23 season. While the games are exhibitions, Kyrie Irving said Brooklyn is not taking the preseason for granted, and the seven-time All-Star emphasized one critical area that the team needs to improve. “I think the low-hanging fruit that we could […]

Markieff Morris wasted no time voicing his opinion on Kevin Durant’s trade saga at Day 1 of Brooklyn Nets training camp. “That’s the NBA man, you break up with a girlfriend, you get back with her,” Morris said Tuesday. “Same s–t. You air your differences until you figure it out.” When asked if that approach […]

The Brooklyn Nets held media day Monday following one of the strangest offseasons in recent NBA memory. Kevin Durant’s trade request and Kyrie Irving’s contract negotiations dominated NBA discussions this summer. Nets players, along with General Manager Sean Marks and Head Coach Steve Nash, spoke on the tumultuous past few months in a series of […]

Markieff Morris came to the Brooklyn Nets on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract. On the surface, this may seem like a relatively insignificant signing. However, a recent report said ownership played a role in what the team deemed an important acquisition. According to Marc Stein, the Nets considered signing Morris “sufficiently significant” to the point where […]

The Brooklyn Nets are adding a veteran muscle to their team. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Markieff Morris is joining Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons in Brooklyn after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Nets. Free agent Markieff Morris has agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets, pending […]

Four days after reports came out of “mutual interest” between the Brooklyn Nets and free agent Markieff Morris, Marc Stein tweeted Sunday night that the two sides have “gone into advanced conversations.” This is certainly a welcome new development after the Kevin Durant trade saga. Update: The Nets have moved into advanced discussions with free […]

With how the roster looks right now, the Brooklyn Nets are in good shape. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are running it back to lead the way, Ben Simmons is returning from a long layoff, and the same with Joe Harris. You also can’t forget Seth Curry, one of the best shooters around. But, the […]

While the most notable names in NBA free agency are off the board, there are still some quality free agents that remain unsigned. One guy who is still searching for a roster in the upcoming season is Markieff Morris. The 11-year NBA veteran most recently played for the Miami Heat. It also is worth noting […]

Kevon Looney is coming back to The Bay, Gary Payton II got his bag elsewhere and Otto Porter is taking his talents north of the border. The Golden State Warriors still have possible extensions with Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins to negotiate, but barely 48 hours after the start of free agency, suddenly find their […]

Marcus Morris just cannot understand why Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat are not playing his brother, Markieff Morris, despite him being available against the Boston Celtics. The Los Angeles Clippers forward doesn’t see any reason for his twin brother to sit out, especially with the Heat needing an extra boost on both ends of […]

Miami Heat veteran Markieff Morris just got slapped with a $25,000 fine by the NBA for a rather contentious incident in their Game 5 win over the Atlanta Hawks. At this point, however, Morris does not appear to be too concerned with the hefty payout. Morris was assessed with an unsportsmanlike foul on De’Andre Hunter […]

Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Wednesday in regards to an incident from Game 5 against the Hawks. The NBA just fined Markieff Morris $25K for this play (h/t @AhnFireDigital ) pic.twitter.com/5TWKIvyb9I — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 28, 2022 In the third quarter, Morris intentionally grabbed DeAndre Hunter on the […]

Prior to the season, Markieff Morris was seen as an integral addition to the Miami Heat. His toughness and experience are perfect for a squad that takes pride in building a trademark culture. But things haven’t exactly gone Morris’ way in his first season with the Heat. While he contributed solid minutes off the bench […]

Markieff Morris finally returned to action on March 12 after missing four months of action due to a lingering back/neck problem. Morris sustained his injury after he was shoved from behind by Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic during a heated altercation earlier in the season. It was Morris who ended up on the wrong end […]

After a long road to recovery, Markieff Morris is finally back on the court for the Miami Heat. The burly forward has missed a chunk of the regular season after taking a nasty hit from Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. Since then, Morris has been recovering, taking his time due to the nature of neck […]

After months of waiting, the Miami Heat may finally get back a key part of their rotation. Markieff Morris, who has been out since the early portions of the season due to a neck injury, is nearing his return to action. An anonymous source told the Associated Press that Morris has received clearance to play […]

Both Victor Oladipo and Markieff Morris are closing in on their return to action for the Miami Heat. Oladipo has yet to make his season debut for the team, while Morris has been sidelined for more than two months now after his altercation with Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. According to Anthony Chiang of the […]

Months after his tussle with Nikola Jokic, Markieff Morris is still sidelined. Jokic injured the Miami Heat forward’s neck in an act of retaliation following a hard foul all the way back in November. Both players were ejected but Morris got the harshest punishment of all when his head snapped back and he received a […]

It’s safe to say Markieff Morris still isn’t over his beef with Nikola Jokic. The Miami Heat forward has been out of commission for several weeks after taking a hard shove to the backside from the reigning MVP in early November. If you need to refresh your memory on the Denver Nuggets star’s tackle attempt, […]

In the midst of a bounce-back year, the Miami Heat have looked like a dominant force on both ends of the court this season. Even though they’ve been ravaged with injuries and health and safety protocols as of late, they’ve still managed to hold to the no. 4 seed in the tight Eastern Conference. As […]

After missing multiple games due to a late hit by Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic, Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris looks ready to play again. The rugged enforcer replied to a Twitter account asking for the team to give out more information on Morris’ status. His five-word response? No they don’t! Coming soon!! https://t.co/FFUn5mYGqE — […]

The tension in the air was pretty thick during the game between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets on Monday night. You could cut it with a still-unwashed turkey knife. When the smoke cleared, no rematch between Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris happened. Jokic’s brothers also behaved, probably to the dismay of fight-thirsty fans. It […]

Monday night will feature a highly-anticipated showdown between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat. Aside from these sides being two of the top teams in their respective conferences, the underlying storyline is that of Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris. When these two teams last met, Jokic was ejected for shoving Morris to the ground […]

Nikola Jokic is scheduled to play for the Denver Nuggets as they take on the Miami Heat on Monday night. The last time that both of these teams matched up, Jokic pushed Markieff Morris from behind after Morris committed a dirty foul on Jokic. Morris will not play on Monday for the Heat. Unfortunately for […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has provided the latest update on Markieff Morris. The infamous altercation between Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic and Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris saw the latter being sidelined in several games due to whiplash. Despite not being handed a suspension, Morris did not join the Heat on its four-game […]

The Miami Heat head to DC on Saturday to face the Washington Wizards for the second-straight game, but one of their key bench players will not be traveling. Markieff Morris, who was involved in a nasty altercation with Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic last week, is still feeling the after-effects of whiplash. Via Wes Goldberg: […]

Former NBA journeyman Darko Milicic explained why he thinks Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic should have just ignored Markieff Morris despite the dirty play. Weighing in on the hot subject, former Detroit Pistons pick Darko Milicic–who is also a foreigner in the U.S. like Jokic during his playing years–the damage could’ve been controlled. According to […]

The last 48 hours have been pretty eventful for the Miami Heat after forward Markieff Morris had a shoving match with Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic during their game the other day. Players, analysts, and fans alike have weighed in on the altercation, with Jokic getting suspended for one game and Morris getting a hefty […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, among other members of the Heat, finally spoke out on the Nikola Jokic cheap shot on Markieff Morris. "That was my 1st time ever seeing something like that live in person." -Tyler Herro and the @MiamiHEAT react to the Jokic-Morris incident.#HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/cPO6rmaziA — Bally Sports Sun: HEAT (@BallyHEAT) November […]

The NBA is still reeling after the worst altercation of this season occurred during the Miami Heat-Denver Nuggets game on Monday night. Heat forward Markieff Morris and Nuggets center Nikola Jokic were each ejected for their involvements in the shoving match late in the fourth quarter. That got both Marcus Morris and the Jokic brothers […]

Tempers flared towards the end of the Miami Heat and Dever Nuggets’ matchup on Monday night after Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris exchanged blows at mid-court. As Jokic was about to pass the ball, Morris barrelled into the upper body of the Nuggets star. In retaliation, Jokic shoved the Heat forward that sent the latter […]

After the intense flare-up that occurred between Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris during the Miami Heat-Denver Nuggets showdown on Monday night, punishments from the league were a foregone conclusion. The NBA released its verdict a day after the incident, with the Nuggets star getting slapped with a one-game suspension without pay for shoving Morris. The […]