2018 NBA free agency tracker: Grades for every deal so far
Monte Morris: 3 years, $4.8 million (Denver Nuggets)
Sources: Nuggets guard Monte Morris has agreed to a three-year, $4.8M deal with the team. First two seasons guaranteed. Denver converts Morris, the No. 51 pick in 2017, from a two-way contract to a standard deal.
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Given the risk associated with backup point guard Isaiah Thomas, keeping Monte Morris around makes sense for the Denver Nuggets, whose roster now appears to be set for 2018-19 with 15 players.
Morris may have only played in three games for the Nuggets last year, but he posted 17.8 points, 6.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game in the G League, and impressed again in NBA Summer League with 17.5 points, 6.3 assists and 3.3 boards per game.
If things go south with IT or injury strikes again, the younger Morris could be worth a look. With only the first two years guaranteed and a minimal amount of money being committed, this is a good move for backcourt depth.
Bourguet Grade: B-
Hoops Habit Grade: TBD