Report: Miami Heat signing forward Markieff Morris

Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris (88) rebounds against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) (Matt York, Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

MIAMI ā€“ The Miami Heatā€™s busy offseason continued on Tuesday.

According to ESPNā€™s Adrian Wojnarowski, free agent forward Markieff Morris is signing a one-year deal with the Heat.

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Morris, who has a home in South Florida, would likely become the Heatā€™s starting power forward.

Morris reportedly was mulling several offers but ultimately decided on joining Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry in Miami.

The 31-year-old is a solid defender that most recently played with the Los Angeles Lakers.


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