Markieff Morris is an American professional basketball player who currently plays as a power forward for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Born on September 2, 1989, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he stands 6 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 245 pounds. Morris played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks before being selected 13th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns.
Throughout his NBA career, Morris has played for several teams, including the Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards, Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets, and Dallas Mavericks. In 2020, he won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers.
On February 2, 2025, Morris was traded back to the Lakers, along with Luka Dončić and Maxi Kleber, in exchange for Max Christie, Anthony Davis, and a 2029 first-round pick.
LeBron James expressed enthusiasm about Morris’s return, highlighting his experience and leadership as valuable assets to the team.
As of the 2024-2025 season, Morris has been contributing to the Lakers, averaging 2.5 points, 0.9 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of 25.0%.