NBA Trade Rumors: Toronto On Markieff Morris, P.J. Tucker

NBA Trade Rumors: Toronto Raptors Interested In Markieff Morris, P.J. Tucker

Feb 8, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) celebrates with forward P.J. Tucker (17) after a basket against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Phoenix Suns 85-83. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 17, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) dribbles in the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

Morris is a difference maker when motivated

The main takeaway from Tuesday’s game between the Raptors and Suns is that Markieff Morris is still a tremendously talented player when he is motivated. The long forward isn’t a great three-point shooter, with a career average of 32.4 percent and an abysmal 28.4 percent this season.

But he is a very capable of spreading out the defense with his mid-range jumper, has shown a willingness to move the ball and averages 7.7 rebounds per 36 minutes for his career. Not a bad average for a player that primarily plays away from the basket.

Morris also would present Toronto with a low-post threat, especially in situations where Jonas Valanciunas is off of the court. At 6-10 he could also play as a small ball center with DeMarre Carroll playing at power forward once he returns.

Plus when a player does this to you, there’s obviously temptation to get him on your side:

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