David Aldridge of NBA.com reports that Morris will still rejoin the Suns’ camp in this offseason athough the big man is still unhappy with his situation in Phoenix.
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He also called out Suns fans for a lack of support following a blowout home loss to the Spurs.
The rest of the Suns fell right in line when asked about Morris on Monday, just like they did last media day after Eric Bledsoe finally signed a deal following a summer where he accused Phoenix of deliberately sabotaging his restricted free agency.
Upset that his twin, Marcus, was traded to Detroit in early July without warning and just as their contract extensions began, Markieff did not get his wish to be traded this summer and will participate Monday as he pledged to do if his trade request was ignored.
“I’ve got to show up, no question”, Morris said to the Philadelphia Inquirer last month. “I don’t really want to talk about what happened this summer”. Morris tweeted that his future would not be in Phoenix before the National Basketball Association fined him $10,000 for his negative comments. “Glad to be back with my teammates and glad to be back with the team”.
Morris was one of the best players in Phoenix last season averaging career-highs of 15.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.
The front office made signings, trades and drafted to address shortcomings and improve chemistry.
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Morris didn’t provide details about conversations he’s had with Hornacek and Suns management.
