With just over two months to go before the start of training camp, the Los Angeles Lakers seem to have a set roster, but that doesn’t mean they will take this exact roster into the season.
There is still a hole of sorts at the backup power forward spot. As of now, Wenyen Gabriel, a young and energetic but still unproven 6-foot-9 man, is set to man that spot.
Los Angeles could use a more proven option there, and a bit of veteran leadership wouldn’t hurt on a team that is suddenly rather young.
Would taking a flyer on Markieff Morris be a good idea?
Yes, Morris will turn 33 later this summer, and he missed much of this past season after Nikola Jokic took a cheap shot at him that resulted in a whiplash injury.
But the 6-foot-8, 245-pound forward is still an adequate 3-point shooter, and his size will allow him to present a physical challenge to some of the NBA’s star power forwards, even if he isn’t a defensive stopper.
Morris is a physical player who won’t back down, and this Lakers roster could also use a little more toughness.
L.A. signed him late in the 2019-20 campaign, and during the playoffs, he shot 42.0 percent from 3-point range while playing 18.3 minutes per game and helping the Purple and Gold win it all.
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As of now, Morris is still a free agent, and he is reportedly leaning towards joining the Philadelphia 76ers.
Source: Markieff’s preference is to play for the Philadelphia 76ers. Markieff grew up in North Philadelphia and won a Philly Public League & two PA State Titles at Prep Charter. The Sixers are still weighing their options but have given this a thought. https://t.co/JJUAjYRNrN
— Jason Dumas (@JDumasReports) July 18, 2022
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