History of Marcus Morris Sr. in Timeline

Marcus Morris Sr. is a professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks and was drafted 14th overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2011 NBA draft. Most recently, he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA.

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September 2, 1989: Marcus Morris Sr. Born

On September 2, 1989, Marcus Thomas Morris Sr. was born. He would later become a professional basketball player.

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2008: Four-Star Recruit

In 2008, Marcus Morris was considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, listed as the No. 10 power forward and the No. 29 player in the nation.

2010: Named All-Conference Player

In 2010, Marcus Morris was named the Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year while attending the University of Kansas.

March 30, 2011: Named to John R. Wooden Award Men's All American team

On March 30, 2011, Marcus Morris was named to the ten-member John R. Wooden Award Men's All American team. He and his brother subsequently signed with a sports agent and announced their intention to enter the 2011 NBA draft.

2011: Selected in the NBA draft

In 2011, Marcus Morris Sr. was selected 14th overall by the Houston Rockets in the NBA draft.

January 2, 2012: Assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers

On January 2, 2012, Marcus Morris was assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Development League by the Houston Rockets.

January 6, 2012: First D-League Game

On January 6, 2012, in his first game in the D-League, Marcus Morris recorded 33 points and 16 rebounds in a loss to the Dakota Wizards.

February 26, 2012: Battery Charges Filed

On February 26, 2012, Marcus Morris faced battery charges in Kansas for an incident at a bar. He entered a diversion agreement, paying fees and agreeing to stay away from the victim and the bar for a year.

2012: Named Opening Day Starter

In 2012, Marcus Morris was named the opening day starter at power forward for the Houston Rockets due to an injury to Patrick Patterson. His three-point shooting also improved significantly during this season.

February 21, 2013: Traded to Phoenix Suns

On February 21, 2013, Marcus Morris was traded to the Phoenix Suns, reuniting him with his brother Markieff.

March 1, 2013: Helped the Suns Defeat the Atlanta Hawks

On March 1, 2013, Marcus Morris scored 16 points in a 92-87 victory over the Atlanta Hawks

March 9, 2013: Started alongside Markieff

On March 9, 2013, Marcus Morris started alongside his twin brother Markieff for the Phoenix Suns against the Houston Rockets, marking the first time twins started for the same NBA team.

September 29, 2014: Signed Contract Extension with the Suns

On September 29, 2014, Marcus Morris signed a multi-year contract extension with the Phoenix Suns.

October 29, 2014: Recorded 21 points against the Los Angeles Lakers

On October 29, 2014, Marcus Morris recorded 21 points in the Phoenix Suns' 119-99 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

January 2, 2015: Two sets of brothers on the court at the same time

On January 2, 2015, during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Marcus and Markieff Morris and Goran and Zoran Dragić, all briefly played for the Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter. It marked the first time in NBA history that two pairs of brothers were on the court for the same team at the same time.

January 24, 2015: Involved in Aggravated Assault Case

On January 24, 2015, Marcus and Markieff Morris were involved in an aggravated assault case in Phoenix, Arizona. They were accused of assaulting a former mentor.

February 6, 2015: Recorded First Career Double-Double

On February 6, 2015, Marcus Morris recorded his first career double-double with 34 points and 12 rebounds in a 100–93 victory over the Utah Jazz.

July 9, 2015: Traded to the Detroit Pistons

On July 9, 2015, Marcus Morris was traded to the Detroit Pistons along with Reggie Bullock and Danny Granger.

August 3, 2015: Case Brought Against the Morris Brothers

On August 3, 2015, the case against Marcus and Markieff Morris was first brought regarding the aggravated assault incident.

October 27, 2015: Debut with the Pistons

On October 27, 2015, Marcus Morris debuted for the Detroit Pistons, recording 18 points and 10 rebounds in a victory against the Atlanta Hawks.

April 1, 2016: Scored season-high 31 points.

On April 1, 2016, Marcus Morris scored a season-high 31 points in a loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

February 3, 2017: Scored a career-high 36 points.

On February 3, 2017, Marcus Morris scored a career-high 36 points in a 116-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

July 7, 2017: Traded to the Boston Celtics

On July 7, 2017, Marcus Morris was traded to the Boston Celtics.

October 3, 2017: Verdict in Assault Trial

On October 3, 2017, the trial regarding the aggravated assault case concluded with Marcus and Markieff Morris found not guilty. Two other accused confessed their guilt in September 2017. The incident was considered a factor in Marcus being traded to the Pistons and Markieff being traded to the Wizards.

March 31, 2018: Scored 25 points against the Toronto Raptors

On March 31, 2018, Marcus Morris scored 25 points in a 110-99 victory over the Toronto Raptors. This marked his fourth consecutive game with at least 20 points, setting a new career high.

July 20, 2018: Birth of Son, Marcus Jr.

On July 20, 2018, Marcus Morris' girlfriend Amber Soulds gave birth to their son, Marcus Jr.

July 16, 2019: Signed with the New York Knicks

On July 16, 2019, Marcus Morris signed with the New York Knicks.

January 5, 2020: Scored Career-High 38 Points

On January 5, 2020, Marcus Morris scored a career-high 38 points in a loss against the Los Angeles Clippers while playing for the New York Knicks.

February 6, 2020: Traded to the Los Angeles Clippers

On February 6, 2020, Marcus Morris was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team trade.

February 9, 2020: Debut for the Clippers

On February 9, 2020, Marcus Morris debuted for the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 10 points in a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

November 25, 2020: Re-signed with the Clippers

On November 25, 2020, Marcus Morris re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers on a 4-year, $64 million contract.

November 1, 2023: Traded to the Philadelphia 76ers

On November 1, 2023, Marcus Morris was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers as part of a deal that sent James Harden to the Clippers.

January 11, 2024: Awarded Key to the City of Philadelphia

On January 11, 2024, Marcus Morris was awarded the key to the City of Philadelphia for his contributions on and off the court, including his work with the Family Over Everything Foundation.