Report: Los Angeles Lakers Made Decision On Markieff Morris

The Los Angeles Lakers had big plans for Markieff Morris and his skills. The team has to work on the bench core as this will increase their chances to win the title. NBA players are inside the bubble, and the season will restart in a week. LA will have the bench flesh out more with the addition of a new reserve.

Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported that Markieff will join his teammates inside the Orlando bubble. He didn’t travel with the team because of an excused absence. The newly-acquired Lakers player will have to quarantine for at least 24-36 hours upon his arrival at Disney World. This means that the player won’t be able to join his teammates at practice until he clears his quarantine. His brother, Marcus, will join the Los Angeles Clippers for practice today.

The Lakers need Markieff Morris in Orlando

Markieff signed a deal with the franchise in February after clearing waivers. He and the Detroit Pistons agreed to a buyout. Markieff signed with the team right before the NBA hiatus and he has only played in eight games with the team. During that time, he had 4.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game while shooting 38.9% from the field.

It’s not too much time but it was enough for the Lakers coaching stuff. Markieff hasn’t shot nearly as good with the Lakers compared to his stint with the Pistons. In 44 games with the Pistons, Markieff shot 45.0% from the field and 39.7% from the 3-point line.

Markieff and Kyle Kuzma will be leading forwards off the bench. They will have to boost their productivity for the Lakers to win more games.

Both players have similar scoring ability. Their ability to create separation and make shots is actually their hallmark. Markieff has a career 44.8% field goal percentage and Kuzma has a career 44.9% field goal percentage.

Kuzma had to adjust to a reserve role in the third season. He has started in seven games and has played 24.6 minutes a game. This is a career-low for the young player. Kuzma has scored 12.5 points per game while shooting 43.2% from the field.