Minnesota Timberwolves Rumors: Marcus Morris Expected To Sign With Wolves, How Does He Fit.

Morris is a free agent after getting bought out by the San Antonio Spurs following the team’s acquisition of the 6-8 combo forward from the Philadelphia 76ers as part of the Buddy Hield three-team trade. The 76ers sent Morris cash and a 2029 second-round draft pick to the Spurs while receiving Hield from the Indiana Pacers.

The Sixers also sent the Pacers Furkan Korkmaz, a 2024 second-round selection, and a 2029 second-round draft pick to the Pacers.  Indiana received Doug McDermott from the Spurs.

Morris averaged 6.7 points and 2.7 rebounds over 17.2 minutes in 37 appearances, including seven starts with the 76ers this year. He also canned one trey a game while compiling a shooting slash line of .437/.400/.861.

 How Would Morris Fit With Timberwolves?

With Minnesota not going below the 14-player threshold until February 8, the Timberwolves don’t have to be in any hurry to fill their open roster spots. As the Timberwolves 14-day window will close right before teams return from the all-star break.

Minnesota has three games before the all-snottar break. The Timberwolves continue their five-game Pacific road trip against the Los Angeles Clippers tonight. The Wolves then play games in Portland against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday and Thursday.

Minnesota is 6-5 over their last 11 games. The Wolves hold a half-game lead over the Clippers, Oklahoma City, and Denver for the top spot in the conference.

While the Wolves are legitimate title contenders, the addition of Morris would really help. Morris would bring his veteran leadership and toughness.

Morris can provide some scoring and, more importantly, shooting off the bench. Both of these are things that the Timberwolves’ bench needs.

While the Timberwolves have a strong starting unit, they rank in the bottom third of the league in bench scoring and efficiency. The Wolves go nine players deep and don’t have a true frontcourt player on their unit besides Naz Reid. So, Morris would help on the glass as well.

If Minnesota does sign Morris, they would still have an open roster spot. The Timberwolves should look to add a wing scorer or another rebounder with size in that spot.