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Pacers waiving Mac McClung, signing Monte Morris

The Pacers are waiving Mac McClung and signing Monte Morris to a one-year deal, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star reported the contract will be non-guaranteed.

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / September 26

Pacers Notes: Signing Falls Through, Pacers Sign Veteran Guard, Linked to Blockbuster Trade

The Indiana Pacers recently signed Monte Morris, but the signing unfortunately fell through. A strained calf was the reason that the Pacers decided not to take a chance on the 30-year-old, but it is currently unclear how severe the injury is.

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NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 25

Monte Morris Injury Forces Pacers To Pivot To Different Free Agent

On the prowl for point guard depth, the Indiana Pacers were reportedly adding Monte Morris, who spent last season with the Phoenix Suns. The eight-year veteran’s career has been in a downturn since he left the Denver Nuggets in 2022, where he was a steady hand in the second unit.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 25

Pacers turn to Delon Wright after Monte Morris injury nixes deal

The Pacers have shuffled their camp plans at point guard. Veteran Monte Morris was originally set to sign a non-guaranteed, one-year deal with Indiana.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 25

Pacers backpedal on Monte Morris signing after calf injury

The Indiana Pacers have reversed course on their plan to sign veteran guard Monte Morris, citing a calf injury that surfaced during the final stages of negotiations just days before training camp.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 24

Pacers bringing in Monte Morris on camp deal

The Pacers are giving veteran point guard Monte Morris a shot at making the roster, with ESPN’s Shams Charania reporting he has agreed to a one-year deal.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 23

Pacers to sign veteran guard to a one-year deal

The Pacers have 13 players on the roster with fully guaranteed deals, so there’s room for him to earn his way onto the opening night roster. Indiana had a full camp roster, so it will need to make a corresponding move.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 4

Knicks Could Sign Veteran PG For Final Roster Spot

The New York Knicks could look to add a point guard with their final open roster spot and there are a few people that could make sense for the role. The Athletic insider James Edwards III thinks Phoenix Suns point guard Monte Morris could make sense for the Knicks.

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Nuggets should continue their team reunion

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Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

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Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 17

Point guard options the Suns could explore in free agency

Tyus Jones and Monte Morris didn’t work out. So who will? NBA free agency will be here before we know it. Sure, we’ve still got a month and a half until the dominoes start to fall, but the basketball doesn’t stop.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 4

2025 Suns Player Review: Monte Morris had flashes of value but never found a real role with the Suns

Monte Morris offered ball security, but not enough to win over Mike Budenholzer. Welcome to our Phoenix Suns Season in Review series, where we take a closer look at each player who suited up during the 2024–25 campaign.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 6

Inside the Suns - Topics: Monte Morris, Oso Ighodaro, the Suns starting lineup

Your weekly Inside the Suns analysis straight from the BSotS community who live and breathe the team. Each week the Fantable - a round table of Bright Siders - give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / November 23

Will there be more Monte to come for the Suns?

Monte Morris was missing but now found. Will he continue to see time when the Suns are in full strength? The Phoenix Suns are aiming to be at full strength when they return to the court Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / September 11, 2024

Suns G Monte Morris and Mercury F Natasha Mack throw out first pitch at Diamondbacks game

New Phoenix Suns guard Monte Morris and Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack threw out the first pitch for “Suns + Mercury Night” at Chase Field ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks series opener against the Texas Rangers, the team they lost to in last season’s World Series.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 2, 2024

Suns shore up guard depth after signing veteran to deal

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / June 6, 2024

Report: 'Decent amount of optimism' Wolves can re-sign Monte Morris

Could Monte Morris be back in Minnesota next season? Morris was acquired by the Wolves at the trade deadline last season, but only averaged 5.1 points and 2.3 assists in 27 games with Minnesota.

NBA News / Minnesota Sports Fan / February 7, 2024

Can Monte Morris Cure Minnesota Timberwolves’ Playmaking, Maturity Problems?

While he may not have the career accomplishments of Mike Conley, Monte Morris has the potential to be a significant addition to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 5, 2024