Monte Morris: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Your weekly Inside the Suns analysis straight from the BSotS community who live and breathe the team. Each week the Fantable - a round table of Bright Siders - give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.

Phoenix Suns News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

Suns Primed to Make Mid-December Monte Morris Decision

As the Phoenix Suns continue their incredible start to the season, one name on the roster stands out as an early trade candidate: Monte Morris. The Suns, sitting at an impressive 8-2, have shown depth and versatility, with new head coach Mike Budenholzer refining rotations and roles.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 11

Suns’ Monte Morris teases friendly feud with Devin Booker

When the Phoenix Suns added more depth with Monte Morris signing in free agency, it reignited a friendly rivalry between him and Devin Booker. During Thursday’s shootaround, Morris explained to reporters that if there was any trash talk about the previous two playoff series he and Booker played against each other.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA playoff triple-doubles leaders' quiz

Can you name every NBA player with at least three triple-doubles in the postseason?

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Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 4

What to Expect From Suns in Preseason Opener

As many know, the Phoenix Suns are set to usher in a new season on the road Sunday night against the Los Angeles Lakers before playing the Detroit Pistons in a home-and-home arrangement.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / September 11

Suns G Monte Morris and Mercury F Natasha Mack throw out first pitch at Diamondbacks game

New Phoenix Suns guard Monte Morris and Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack threw out the first pitch for “Suns + Mercury Night” at Chase Field ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks series opener against the Texas Rangers, the team they lost to in last season’s World Series.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 28

Tyus Jones expected to start at PG for Suns

Tyus Jones is expected to take over as the Suns‘ starting point guard after reaching an agreement with the team on Saturday, writes Kellan Olson of Arizona Sports.

Tyus Jones will solve the Suns' biggest problem

20 cities that deserve an NBA expansion team

The '30 or more points per game' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 23

What Was Suns' Most Impactful Offseason Move?

The Phoenix Suns weren't able to make any big splashes after a disappointing end to the 2023-24 season, though there were a few moves done that can bolster their chances of a deeper push when next year rolls around.

Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / July 12

Suns' expensive roster is still too flawed to contend

Phoenix has the most expensive roster in NBA history.

Suns re-signing reserve wing to two-year contract

Kevin Durant addresses height after Team USA photo prompts questions

The highest-paid players for the 2023-24 NBA season

The 'Teams that never won a championship' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Hardwood Heroics / July 10

Phoenix Suns: Monte Morris Shares Honest Thoughts About Joining Team

Everyone will agree that the Minnesota Timberwolves’ ruthless manhandling of the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2024 playoffs was downright embarrassing.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 3

What New Point Guard Brings to Suns

- The Phoenix Suns have reportedly come to terms with veteran NBA PG Monte Morris on a one year minimum contract. Morris and former All-NBA PG Kyle Lowry had been the focus of the search for a point man for the Suns, but one can wonder if Lowry's market was more robust - thus making it more difficult to acquire his services.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2

Suns plan to sign Bradley Beal's former Wizards teammate

He is a very underrated true point guard. He was teammates with Phoenix star Bradley Beal on the Wizards during the 2022-23 season.

The all-time leading scorer for every NBA team

The 'Teams that never won a championship' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Sports Fan / July 2

Timberwolves Lose Their Backup Point Guard to Western Conference Rival

NBA free agency is in full swing, but all has been mostly quiet for the Minnesota Timberwolves. With a nearly complete roster and limited flexibility, due to tight salary cap luxury tax constraints, the team has very few options for making significant moves.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 2

Suns shore up guard depth after signing veteran to deal

Phoenix is limited to minimum-salary offers as a second-apron team, and the deal will be for one year.

Free-agent forward agrees to multiyear deal with Suns

The all-time leading scorer for every NBA team

The 'Teams that never won a championship' quiz

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / June 13

Knicks Named Landing Spot for Timberwolves PG

The New York Knicks will be scouting potential free agents over the next few weeks ahead of the start of official negotiations on June 30 at 6 p.m. ET.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / June 6

Report: 'Decent amount of optimism' Wolves can re-sign Monte Morris

Could Monte Morris be back in Minnesota next season? Morris was acquired by the Wolves at the trade deadline last season, but only averaged 5.1 points and 2.3 assists in 27 games with Minnesota.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 8, 2024

Four most underrated moves from the NBA trade deadline

The 2024 NBA trade deadline has officially passed, and while we didn't see any high-profile names get dealt, several teams made impactful moves.

Thunder land major bench upgrade in trade with Hornets

Mavs landing Daniel Gafford in trade with Wizards, Thunder

Suns acquire ex-Kevin Durant teammate in trade with Nets

The all-time leading scorer for every NBA team

The 'Active NBA players with 10,000 points' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 7, 2024

Grading Timberwolves-Pistons Monte Morris trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves fortified their ball-handling depth for the season’s stretch run and the Detroit Pistons received draft capital for a veteran who’s not in the team’s long-term plans and is set to become a free agent this summer.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 7, 2024

Timberwolves acquiring Monte Morris from Pistons

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been on the lookout for a backup point guard and apparently, they’ve found their man. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic,

NBA News / Minnesota Sports Fan / February 7, 2024

Can Monte Morris Cure Minnesota Timberwolves’ Playmaking, Maturity Problems?

While he may not have the career accomplishments of Mike Conley, Monte Morris has the potential to be a significant addition to the Minnesota Timberwolves.