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Morris

Morris was just signed on November 6 when the Pacers waived Mac McClug. The 30-year-old Morris has played just 10.8 minutes per game with the Pacers and has played a combined seven minutes in his last two games.

Indiana has dealt with a ton of injuries in the backcourt this season, which led to them signing McClung in the first place. However, they’ll pivot to a veteran guard who they nearly signed in September. Morris will likely have a role, but he isn’t a player that will contribute consistently for fantasy managers.

The team was only going to sign him to a non-guaranteed contract, but since he’s going to be sidelined for a few weeks, they’re going to look at other reserve guard options instead of waiting on Morris.

Morris spent the 2024-25 season with the Suns, appearing in 45 games off the bench. Limited to 78 games over the past two seasons, the veteran point guard will look to earn a roster spot when the Pacers open camp next week. With Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) already out for the season, there may be room for Morris to offer additional depth behind Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell. However, if he makes the opening night roster, he’s unlikely to provide much fantasy value in that role.

Morris is available after being listed as probable on the initial injury report. With Bradley Beal (hamstring) out for one week, there may be minutes available to Morris on the back end of the Suns’ rotation. However, he should not be rostered in most fantasy leagues.

Martin didn’t see the floor on Friday, which was the first time he was cleared to play since being traded to Phoenix. However, he logged eight minutes off the bench on Sunday. Morris hasn’t played in over a month, though that wasn’t always because of this back injury,. Both players are expected to be available, but neither is expected to play a significant role, if they see the floor at all.

It has been over a month since Morris played in a game, but his upgrade to questionable ahead of Sunday’s game may mean he will be available soon. However, he hasn’t been part of the rotation when healthy, so even if he is able to suit up this week, it won’t impact the team’s rotation.

Morris has not appeared in a game since February 8. And the veteran point guard has not been in the rotation when healthy, so there’s no need to consider him for fantasy rosters.

Morris remains out due to lower back injury management and does not have a timeline for return. His continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he has not been in the rotation when healthy.

Morris is expected to miss another game, but he isn’t part of the Suns’ rotation when he is healthy. His continued absence won’t have an impact on the team’s rotation.