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Former Phoenix Suns forward Marcus Morris Sr. arrested

Originally posted on Burn City Sports
By Tanner Tortorella | Last updated Jul 27, 2025 10:54 PM ET

Former 13-year NBA veteran and Phoenix Suns forward Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested in Florida this past weekend, facing a fraud charge according to TMZ. Morris has struggled with the law enforcement throughout the years, with a couple of cases, but none of which had led to serious penalties or punishments.

TMZ on former Suns forward being arrested:

“Marcus Morris Sr. has been arrested on a fraud charge in Florida … TMZ has learned. The 13-year NBA veteran was taken into custody Sunday in Broward County, Florida, according to online booking records.

“Marcus has dealt with a few legal issues over the years … including a entering a diversion program because of a 2012 battery charge. He was also acquitted of assault charges stemming from an alleged 2015 brawl.”

After being drafted one pick after his brother Markieff in the 2011 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets, Marcus had limited playing time his rookie season. It wasn’t until a midseason trade his second season where he would be traded to Phoenix and repair with his brother in the Valley.

The duo were as closed as brothers could be, even signing a $52 million four-year contract extension as a tandem and deciding how to divide the money afterwards. However, the Suns would trade Marcus to Detroit in the 2015 offseason, breaking up the pair after three seasons in Phoenix. Markieff would soon after requested a trade for the team trading his brother.

Marcus would bounce to five other teams throughout the next decade, having the most success with the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers. The 35-year-old made it to the Conference Finals for both teams and was a crucial part of the starting lineup. Morris wasn’t re-signed after the 2023-2024 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, with his latest legal drama not helping his case for an NBA return.

This article first appeared on Burn City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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