Morris (ankle) will not play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Rockets, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Morris' absence opens up expanded playing time for Delon Wright and Kendrick Nunn. His regular season will end with averages of 10.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.3 triples across 27.3 minutes in 62 games.
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Wizards' Monte Morris: Remains sidelined Friday
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Morris (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Heat.
Morris will sit for a fourth consecutive game due to his sore right ankle, which isn't very surprising since the Wizards are eliminated from postseason contention. Delon Wright will be back in action, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him reclaim a starting role. Morris' final chance to suit up this season will be Sunday against Houston.
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Wizards' Monte Morris: Still sidelined Wednesday
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Morris (ankle) remains out for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.
This was a fairly predictable outcome for Morris, who will miss his third consecutive game. Given that the Wizards have nothing to play for over the final three games, it wouldn't be surprising to see the regulars on the bench the rest of the way. With Delon Wright (illness) also sidelined, Jordan Goodwin may draw another start at point guard, while Kendrick Nunn should see elevated usage off the bench again.
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Wizards' Monte Morris: Out again Tuesday
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Morris (ankle) will not play Tuesday against Milwaukee.
This will be Morris' third absence in the last five games, though he played Friday against Orlando, so it doesn't appear as though he's being shut down. Keep an eye on the point guard's status ahead of Wednesday's game at Atlanta. Delon Wright will likely log another start in his place Tuesday.
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Wizards' Monte Morris: Out Sunday
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Morris (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in New York.
Morris tweaked his ankle during Friday's game and will now again find himself watching from the sidelines, alongside Bradley Beal (knee), Kyle Kuzma (ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness). Delon Wright should get all the run he can handle Sunday, and there will be more minutes available for Johnny Davis and Jordan Goodwin. Morris' next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Bucks, although with that one being the first of a back-to-back, he should be considered closer to doubtful.
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Wizards' Monte Morris: Questionable Sunday
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Morris (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in New York, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Morris recorded four points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 13 minutes in Friday's 116-119 loss to the Magic before exiting with a sore right ankle. His status for Sunday's game will depend on how that ankle is feeling prior to tip-off. Delon Wright and Kendrick Nunn would presumably be in line for expanded roles at point guard should he ultimately get ruled out.
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Wizards' Monte Morris: Exits with ankle anjury
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Morris won't return to Friday's game against the Magic due to right ankle soreness.
Morris tallied four points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 13 minutes before exiting the game. In his absence, Delon Wright and Kendrick Nunn figure to see some extra run at point guard.
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Wizards' Monte Morris: Just misses double-double
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Morris closed Tuesday's 130-111 victory over Boston with 19 points (9-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt), nine assists, three rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 28 minutes.
The 27-year-old point guard came within one assist of recording his third double-double of the season, and first since Jan. 16. The 19 points were also Morris' highest total since he dropped 20 on the Nuggets back on Dec. 14. He's been effective since returning to the starting lineup earlier this month but remains a complementary player, averaging 11.5 points, 4.9 assists, 3.1 boards and 0.9 threes over his last eight games.
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Wizards' Monte Morris: Available Tuesday
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Morris (groin) is available for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.
Morris has been upgraded from questionable to available and will presumably return to the starting lineup following a one-game absence due to a groin issue. Over his last seven appearances (all starts), the point guard has averaged 10.4 points, 4.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds in 25.4 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Monte Morris: Questionable Tuesday
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Morris (groin) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.
Morris missed Sunday's game against the Raptors due to his groin issue, but he was a partial participant in Monday's practice session. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available Tuesday, but Delon Wright, Johnny Davis and Jordan Goodwin would likely see increased run once again if Morris is sidelined.
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Wizards' Monte Morris: Partial participant at practice
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Morris (groin) was a partial participant during Monday's practice, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Morris was sidelined for Sunday's loss to Toronto due to a groin injury, but it appears to be a minor issue. However, the point guard's status for Tuesday's game against Boston likely won't be known until Washington releases its next injury report, which should drop sometime Monday afternoon.
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Wizards' Monte Morris: Not playing Sunday
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Morris (groin) won't play Sunday against the Raptors.
Morris had been listed as questionable heading into the day with a left groin strain, and he apparently didn't show enough progress in the Wizards' morning shootaround for the team to give him the green light ahead of the 6 p.m. ET opening tip. Delon Wright will likely step in for Morris in the starting five and should make for a strong streaming option for steals and assists, in particular.
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Wizards' Monte Morris: Questionable Sunday
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Morris is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raptors due to left groin soreness.
Morris has appeared in nine straight games, averaging 9.3 points, 4.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 24.4 minutes. If he sits Sunday, more minutes should be available for Delon Wright, Kendrick Nunn, Jordan Goodwin and Johnny Davis.
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Wizards' Monte Morris: Solid in Tuesday's loss
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Morris had 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and eight assists across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 122-112 loss to the Magic.
The 27-year-old point guard appears to be finding his form again, scoring in double digits in four of the last five games and averaging 11.0 points, 4.2 assists, 3.6 boards and 1.2 threes over that stretch while playing 26.8 minutes a night. With Kyle Kuzma (ankle) potentially out for a few games, Morris could see his usage and production rise further, but he'll remain a complementary option behind Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis.
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Wizards' Monte Morris: Flirts with double-double in win
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Morris logged 13 points (6-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and four assists over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 117-97 victory over Detroit.
Morris posted a team-high eight rebounds, tying his season-high mark. The veteran point guard has recorded at least 10 points and five rebounds in seven games this season.
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Wizards' Monte Morris: Has eight assists in starting role
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Morris posted six points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals across 26 minutes during Friday's 114-107 loss to the Hawks.
Morris moved back into the starting lineup, tallying eight assists to go with a pair of steals. Despite the promotion, Morris played 26 minutes compared with 30 minutes for Delon Wright. While the pair could be headed for a timeshare, Wright appears to be the preferred option, thanks largely to his upside on the defensive end. With that said, Morris can also be considered by anyone desperate for a third-string fantasy point guard.
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Wizards' Monte Morris: Back in starting five
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Morris will start Friday's action against the Hawks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Morris played 16 minutes off the bench in his return from a six-game absence Wednesday, but he'll rejoin the starters Friday, pushing Delon Wright to the pine. Morris will presumably handle a full workload, and over his past 10 games, he's averaged 10.4 points, 4.6 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 26.6 minutes.
Morris (back) finished Wednesday's 122-120 loss to the Hawks with five points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five assists and four rebounds in 16 minutes.
Morris was cleared to play for the first time since Feb. 24 after missing each of the Wizards' previous six contests with the back injury, but head coach Wes Unseld Jr. chose to bring the veteran point guard off the bench for the first time this season. Whether the decision to keep Morris on the second unit was designed to manage his minutes may not be clear until the next few games, as it's possible that Unseld has elected to roll with Delon Wright as the team's starting point guard moving forward. Even if Wright retains a spot on the top unit, he may not be able to regularly double Morris up in minutes, as was the case Wednesday.
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Wizards' Monte Morris: Coming off bench Wednesday
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Morris isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus Atlanta, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Delon Wright will continue to start in Morris' place after Morris missed the previous seven games with a back injury. However, Morris started his first 51 appearances this season, so he certainly may be reinserted into the top unit in upcoming contests.
