Clippers, Sixers reportedly have interest in trading for Knicks' Marcus Morris

Morris is averaging a career-high 18.5 points per game

1/5/2020, 6:30 PM
Jan 1, 2020; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris Sr. (13) takes a shot while being defended by Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Trent Jr. (2) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sportsundefined
Jan 1, 2020; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris Sr. (13) takes a shot while being defended by Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Trent Jr. (2) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sportsundefined

Knicks' leading scorer Marcus Morris' name has recently been tossed around in regards to a potential trade, as some teams could want the 30-year-old veteran for the playoff push.

Morris signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Knicks over the summer, and is averaging a career-high 18.5 points per game this season.

The Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers are two teams that reportedly have interest in acquiring Morris, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post.

 

Both the Clippers and 76ers are title-contenders, and adding a veteran like Morris could be the key piece they need.

However, Morris previously said, 'I'm not really looking to get traded' when asked about a potential deal.

The consensus is that Morris could return a first-round pick if traded, though, the 76ers do not have a first-round pick in 2020.

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