Oklahoma City Thunder: 5 buyout players to consider signing
By Nick Crain
1. Markieff Morris
Markieff Morris, twin brother of Boston Celtics key player Marcus Morris, would bring the Thunder toughness on both ends of the floor. Players of his skill set have become more and more important as the NBA changes. At 6’10”, he plays power forward and averages 11.8 points per game over his career.
Although only a 33.8% three-point shooter over the course of his career, that is still good enough to keep teams honest when it comes to floor spacing. He can guard both the power forward and center position and is another player who would prove useful for Oklahoma City in small-ball lineups. Morris is the ultimate role-player and gives it all he has every given night.
Morris would change the bench unit and give them a toughness that they do not currently have. With a bigger body, he is a good screener and could create a lot of space in pick-and-pop situations with Dennis Schroder.