Clippers' Marcus Morris: Offers little in spot start
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Morris posted nine points (3-13 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Saturday's 112-100 loss to the Suns in Game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
After re-entering the rotation for the first time in nearly a month and playing 20 minutes in the Clippers' 129-124 loss in Game 3, Morris moved into the starting lineup for Game 4 but wasn't able to provide much of a spark while LA was without Kawhi Leonard (knee) for the second game in a row. With Paul George (knee) already out for the series and Leonard looking questionable at best for Tuesday's Game 5, the Clippers will need a better effort from Morris and some of their other supporting players if they are to stave off elimination.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Set to start Game 4
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Morris will start Game 4 versus the Suns on Saturday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Morris will replace Nicolas Batum in the starting five Saturday. After not seeing any action in the first two contests of the series, Morris played 20 minutes in Game 3 with Kawhi Leonard (knee) out. It appears that the veteran Morris will have an even bigger role Saturday.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Expected to crack rotation
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Coach Tyronn Lue said Morris will "get an opportunity" in Game 3 versus the Suns on Thursday, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
Morris received a pair of DNP-Coach's Decisions in Games 1 and 2 but is expected to see action Thursday with Kawhi Leonard (knee) sidelined. Though Morris will see the court for the first time in the playoffs, it's unclear how large of a workload he will handle considering the Clippers' multitude of viable wing options.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Good to go for playoffs
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Head coach Tyronn Lue said Friday that Morris (back) is healthy and expected to be part of the Clippers' postseason rotation, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
The Clippers' official injury report for Sunday's Game 1 clash against Phoenix won't drop until Saturday, but it appears the veteran forward will be good to go after missing the final seven games of the regular season. Across 65 appearances, Morris averaged 11.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 28.1 minutes per game.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Practices Wednesday
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Morris (back) participated in Wednesday's practice session, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Morris missed the final seven games of the regular season due to back spasms, but his participation in Wednesday's practice is encouraging for the Clippers' first-round series against Phoenix, which begins Sunday. A better idea of his availability should come into focus once the Clippers release their injury report for Game 1.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Won't play Sunday
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Morris (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Morris will be sidelined for a seventh straight game to end the regular season. His next chance to suit up will come during the first round of the playoffs, but his availability for postseason play likely won't be known until late next week.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Listed as out Saturday
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Morris (back) will not play Saturday against Portland.
Paul George (knee, out) is the only other Clipper on the injury report. The Clippers went with a smaller lineup against the Lakers on Thursday with Morris on the shelf, while Robert Covington never left the bench.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Ruled out against Lakers
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Morris won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Lakers due to lower back spasms.
Morris has missed the last four games while in health and safety protocols but has now been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday with back spasms. Robert Covington should continue to receive extended minutes in his absence.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Status uncertain Wednesday
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Morris (COVID-19) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Despite clearing health and safety protocols, Morris is in danger of missing his fifth straight game Wednesday. If he's unable to suit up, his next chance to play will be Saturday's matchup with Portland.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Back with team, status remains TBD
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Morris (COVID-19 protocols) has returned to the team and took part in a scrimmage Monday, but his status for Wednesday's game against the Lakers has yet to be determined, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Morris has missed four straight games while in health and safety protocols. His status for Wednesday's matchup will likely become clearer when the Clippers release their injury report, which should drop sometime Tuesday afternoon.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Still sidelined
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Morris (COVID-19 protocols) will not play in Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.
Morris will miss a fourth straight contest Saturday as he continues to be held in the league's health and safety protocols. His next chance to return will come Wednesday against the Lakers.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Sitting again Friday
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Morris (COVID-19 protocols) won't take the floor Friday against the Grizzlies, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
Morris is scheduled for his third consecutive absence Friday due to illness, making his next chance to rejoin the action Saturday in the second half of back-to-back set. Even when he is cleared to rejoin the action, Morris is expected to shift to a bench role, with Nicolas Batum having started the last pair of games in his absence.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Remains out Wednesday
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Morris (COVID-19) won't play in Wednesday's game versus Memphis, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Morris will miss his second straight game Wednesday while in health and safety protocols. His next chance to suit up is Friday's rematch with Memphis. Morris is expected to come off the bench behind Nicolas Batum once he is ready to return.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Loses starting job
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Morris (illness) is expected to come off the bench for the Clippers for the remainder of the season once he returns to health, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Morris was forced to miss Monday's contest against Chicago due to illness, and Nicolas Batum made the most of his chances by knocking down eight triples to lead the team in scoring. This appears to have been the final straw for head coach Ty Lue, who after the game stated that he expects to roll with Batum as the starting power forward down the stretch. Morris has yet to come off the bench in a contest this year, but he'll likely shoulder a 15-to-20-minute workload as a reserve.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Out Monday due to illness
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Morris has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bulls due to an illness.
Morris has appeared in nine straight games, posting 6.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 25.1 minutes during that stretch, but he'll take a seat Monday. The severity of the aliment remains unclear, but his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Memphis.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Ejected Wednesday
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Morris was ejected after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul in Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
Morris got into a physical altercation with Draymond Green and was kicked out of the contest. He finishes with two points and two assists across 15 minutes of action. Eric Gordon and Nicolas Batum will likely pick up most of Morris' vacated minutes. Morris will likely be back on the hardwood for Saturday's meeting with the Magic.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Off injury report
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Morris (elbow) is off the injury report for Sunday's tilt against the Grizzlies.
After two missed games with a bruised left elbow, Morris will be back in the fold. This month, the forward has averaged 7.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 26.7 minutes.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Still out Friday
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Morris (elbow) is out for Friday's matchup at Sacramento, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Morris will miss a second straight game due to a bruised left elbow. With Kawhi Leonard (rest) out as well, coach Tyronn Lue may lean more on Nicolas Batum, Amir Coffey and Robert Covington.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Sidelined Thursday
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Morris (elbow) will not play in Thursday's game against the Warriors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Morris will join Ivica Zubac in street clothes Thursday as a bruised left elbow will keep the 33-year-old from playing against the reigning NBA Champions. Eric Gordon will take Morris' place in the first unit, while Nicolas Batum and Robert Covington could see an uptick in minutes off the bench. Morris will have another chance to suit up Friday against Sacramento.
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Clippers' Marcus Morris: Questionable for Thursday
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Morris is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Warriors due to a left elbow contusion.
Morris' late addition to the injury report is a bad sign for his availability Thursday, though he's officially just questionable at this point. Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington and Amir Coffey are candidates to see extended minutes in his potential absence. If Morris is ruled out, his next chance to suit up will be Friday's matchup with Sacramento.
