Marcus Thomas Morris Sr. is an American professional basketball player who most recently played for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was drafted 14th overall in the 2011 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets after playing college basketball at the University of Kansas. He has also played for the Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Clippers.
September 2, 1989: Birth of Marcus Morris Sr.
Marcus Thomas Morris Sr. was born on September 2, 1989.
2008: High School Recruit Ranking
In 2008, Marcus Morris Sr. was ranked a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, listed as the No. 10 power forward and No. 29 player nationwide.
2010: Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
In 2010, Marcus Morris Sr. was named Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year.
March 30, 2011: John R. Wooden Award All-American Team
On March 30, 2011, Marcus Morris Sr. was named to the John R. Wooden Award Men's All-American team.
2011: NBA Draft
In 2011, Marcus Morris Sr. was drafted into the NBA by the Houston Rockets as the 14th overall pick.
January 2, 2012: Assigned to D-League
Marcus Morris Sr. was assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Development League on January 2, 2012.
January 6, 2012: D-League Debut
On January 6, 2012, Marcus Morris Sr. made his D-League debut, recording 33 points and 16 rebounds.
February 26, 2012: Battery Charges Filed
On February 26, 2012, battery charges were filed against Marcus Morris Sr. and another individual for allegedly punching an employee at a bar in Lawrence, Kansas. Morris entered a diversion agreement, paying fees and agreeing to avoid contact with the victim and the establishment.
2012: Starting Power Forward for Rockets
In 2012, Marcus Morris Sr. became the starting power forward for the Houston Rockets due to Patrick Patterson's injury.
February 21, 2013: Traded to Phoenix Suns
On February 21, 2013, Marcus Morris Sr. was traded to the Phoenix Suns, reuniting with his brother Markieff.
March 1, 2013: Strong Performance Against Hawks
On March 1, 2013, Marcus Morris Sr. scored 16 points, making four out of five three-point attempts, in a win against the Atlanta Hawks.
March 9, 2013: First Twin Starters in NBA History
On March 9, 2013, Marcus and Markieff Morris became the first twins to start for the same NBA team.
September 29, 2014: Contract Extension with Suns
On September 29, 2014, Marcus Morris Sr. signed a multi-year contract extension with the Phoenix Suns.
October 29, 2014: Season Opener Performance
On October 29, 2014, in the Suns' season opener, Marcus Morris Sr. scored 21 points against the Los Angeles Lakers.
January 2, 2015: Unique Sibling Game
On January 2, 2015, Marcus and Markieff Morris played alongside Goran and Zoran Dragić for the Phoenix Suns. This marked the first time in NBA history that two sets of brothers played for the same team simultaneously.
January 24, 2015: Aggravated Assault Allegations
On January 24, 2015, Marcus and Markieff Morris were allegedly involved in an aggravated assault incident in Phoenix, Arizona. They were accused of assaulting a former mentor.
February 6, 2015: First Career Double-Double
On February 6, 2015, Marcus Morris Sr. recorded his first career double-double with 34 points and 12 rebounds.
July 9, 2015: Traded to Detroit Pistons
On July 9, 2015, Marcus Morris Sr. was traded to the Detroit Pistons.
August 3, 2015: Assault Case Filed
On August 3, 2015, a case was officially filed against the Morris twins related to the alleged assault incident from January 24, 2015.
October 27, 2015: Pistons Debut
On October 27, 2015, Marcus Morris Sr. debuted for the Pistons, recording 18 points and 10 rebounds.
February 18, 2016: Markieff Morris Traded
On February 18, 2016, Markieff Morris, Marcus's twin brother, was traded to the Washington Wizards. This trade was partly influenced by the January 24, 2015 assault incident.
April 1, 2016: Season-High Score
On April 1, 2016, Marcus Morris Sr. scored a season-high 31 points against the Dallas Mavericks.
February 3, 2017: Career-High 36 Points
On February 3, 2017, Marcus Morris Sr. scored a career-high 36 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
July 7, 2017: Traded to Boston Celtics
On July 7, 2017, Marcus Morris Sr. was traded to the Boston Celtics.
September 2017: Guilty Pleas in Assault Case
In September 2017, two other individuals involved in the January 24, 2015 assault case confessed their guilt.
October 3, 2017: Acquittal in Assault Case
On October 3, 2017, the Morris twins were found not guilty in the aggravated assault case stemming from the January 24, 2015 incident.
March 31, 2018: Fourth Straight 20+ Point Game
On March 31, 2018, Marcus Morris Sr. scored 25 points against the Toronto Raptors, his fourth straight game with at least 20 points.
July 20, 2018: Birth of Marcus Jr.
On July 20, 2018, Marcus Morris Sr.'s girlfriend, Amber Soulds, gave birth to their son, Marcus Jr.
July 16, 2019: Signed with New York Knicks
On July 16, 2019, Marcus Morris Sr. signed with the New York Knicks.
January 5, 2020: Career-High 38 Points
On January 5, 2020, Marcus Morris Sr. scored a career-high 38 points against the Los Angeles Clippers.
February 6, 2020: Traded to Los Angeles Clippers
On February 6, 2020, Marcus Morris Sr. was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
February 9, 2020: Clippers Debut
On February 9, 2020, Marcus Morris Sr. made his debut for the Clippers, scoring 10 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
November 25, 2020: Re-signed with Clippers
On November 25, 2020, Marcus Morris Sr. re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers on a 4-year, $64 million contract.
November 1, 2023: Traded to Philadelphia 76ers
On November 1, 2023, Marcus Morris Sr. was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers as part of a multi-player deal involving James Harden.
January 11, 2024: Key to the City of Philadelphia
On January 11, 2024, Marcus Morris Sr. was awarded the key to the City of Philadelphia for his contributions to the community, including his work with the Family Over Everything Foundation, which supports underserved communities.
February 8, 2024: Trade to San Antonio Spurs
On February 8, 2024, Marcus Morris Sr. was traded to the San Antonio Spurs in a three-team deal also involving the Indiana Pacers. He did not end up playing any games for the Spurs and was waived later that month.
March 18, 2024: Signing with Cleveland Cavaliers
On March 18, 2024, Marcus Morris Sr. signed a 10-day contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. This was extended for the rest of the season on March 29, 2024.
September 15, 2024: Re-signing and Waiving by New York Knicks
On September 15, 2024, Marcus Morris Sr. re-signed with the New York Knicks. However, he was waived shortly after on September 28, 2024.