The Pistons announced Tuesday that Morris will be re-evaluated in 6-to-8 weeks after receiving additional treatment to address his ongoing right quadricep strain, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
The right quad strain has sidelined Morris all season and has spiraled into a more serious issue for the 28-year-old guard than initially anticipated. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection Friday as a form of regenerative muscle treatment to help his healing process, but his recovery timeline has now been extended until January. Even once Morris is healthy, he may have only a small role in the Detroit backcourt rotation waiting for him.
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Pistons' Monte Morris: Out again Monday
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Morris (quad) will miss Monday's game against Denver.
Morris hasn't made a single appearance for the Pistons this season while battling a right quadriceps strain, and his timetable remains murky. Morris' next chance to play is Friday against the Pacers.
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Pistons' Monte Morris: Ruled out for Sunday
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Morris (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Morris has yet to make his regular-season debut for the Pistons. Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser could handle more prominent roles going forward as Killian Hayes' (shoulder) backup, and one could start if Hayes has to miss time. Morris' next chance to play will come Monday against the Nuggets.
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Pistons' Monte Morris: Remains out Friday
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Morris (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Morris strained his right quadriceps in late October and hasn't yet made his regular-season debut. He's likely due to be re-evaluated soon, but it's not yet clear when that could happen. Marcus Sasser and Jaden Ivey have seen increased run in the backcourt recently.
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Pistons' Monte Morris: Still out
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Morris (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
Morris is rehabbing from a quadriceps strain and is due for a re-evaluation soon. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Cleveland, but barring a return to practice, he can safely be considered doubtful for that contest.
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Pistons' Monte Morris: Quad injury emerges
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Morris (quad strain) will be re-evaluated in three weeks, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Morris dealt with back spasms throughout preseason, but now a more serious diagnosis of a right quad strain appears to be the chief cause of his absence. He will miss Detroit's first 12 games at minimum, and his eventual return is unclear given that he's an unlikely component of the team's long-term future. With Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) also facing a multi-week absence, usage for Alec Burks, Jaden Ivey and Ausar Thompson is on the rise -- although the floor spacing in Detroit's offense will suffer mightily.
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Pistons' Monte Morris: Won't play Wednesday
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Pistons head coach Monty Williams said Morris (back) won't play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Heat, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Morris is considered day-to-day while he recovers from lower-back spasms, an injury that kept him from making an appearance during the preseason. While Morris is out of the season opener, Killian Hayes should be able to stick in the rotation as the primary backup to starting point guard Cade Cunningham.
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Pistons' Monte Morris: Out again Friday
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Morris (back) is unavailable for Friday's preseason game against the Mavericks.
Morris was doubtful ahead of the exhibition, so this isn't surprising. Morris is considered day-to-day, and it remains to be seen if he'll be ready for Opening Night on Oct. 25.
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Pistons' Monte Morris: Confirmed out Thursday
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Morris (back) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder.
Coach Monty Williams previously said that he wasn't expecting Morris to play for the remainder of the preseason, so the point guard should be considered doubtful for Friday's preseason finale. When healthy, Morris should operate as the primary backup point guard behind Cade Cunningham.
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Pistons' Monte Morris: Expected to miss next two games
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Coach Monty Williams said Wednesday that he doesn't expect Morris (back) to play in either of the Pistons' final two preseason games, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Morris has been partially participating in practices recently but will likely remain out of game action Thursday against Oklahoma City and Friday against Dallas. He seems to be progressing in his recovery, but it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up for Detroit's regular-season opener against the Heat next Wednesday.
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Pistons' Monte Morris: Logs partial practice
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Morris (back) was a limited participant in Sunday's practice, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
Morris partook in the first half of practice prior to sitting during drills afterward. The 28-year-old is seemingly beginning to ramp up activity, and his next opportunity to take the court is Thursday's preseason contest against Oklahoma City.
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Pistons' Monte Morris: Unavailable Thursday
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Morris has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder due to lower back spasms, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
The severity of Morris' injury isn't yet clear, and it's not yet known whether he'll be forced to miss additional time during the preseason. Killian Hayes and Jaden Ivey could see increased roles Thursday, while Morris' next chance to suit up will be in a rematch against Oklahoma City next Thursday.
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Pistons' Monte Morris: Traded to Detroit
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Morris was traded to the Pistons from the Wizards in exchange for a second-round pick Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
With Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Killian Hayes already on the roster, it's likely that Morris will settle in as a backup point guard. It's hard to imagine his fantasy value not taking a hit on his new team, but his departure opens things up for Tyus Jones and Delon Wright in Washington.
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Wizards' Monte Morris: Out Sunday
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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.
