Monte Morris Fantasy Basketball News
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Nuggets’ Monte Morris: Tallies 24 points in start
Monte Morris scored 24 points (10-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and collected four assists along with two steals in a loss to the Kings on Tuesday.Jamal Murray was ruled out shortly before the contest with an elbow injury, thrusting Morris into the starting lineup. He responded with a career-high 24 points and knocked down an efficient 10 of 15 shots, including a pair of three-pointers. The output marked Morris’ third straight game hitting double figures in scoring, and he is averaging 12.8 points per game overall this season.
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Nuggets’ Monte Morris: Starting for Murray
Monte Morris will start Tuesday’s game at Sacramento, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.The 25-year-old will receive his first start of the season since Jamal Murray is a late scratch with a right elbow bruise. Morris is averaging 9.0 points, 3.0 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 23.3 minutes this season but will have a heavier workload Tuesday.
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Nuggets’ Monte Morris: Struggles in opener
Monte Morris recorded two points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in 16 minutes during Wednesday’s 124-122 overtime loss to the Kings.Morris’ playing time is a bit of a concern considering the game was close and went into overtime. PJ Dozier saw nearly the same amount of minutes, and rookie Facundo Campazzo also got eight minutes. We shouldn’t be surprised if Morris averages more run than this, but his fantasy relevance outside of deep leagues will likely be slim.
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Nuggets’ Monte Morris: Inks three-year extension
Monte Morris signed a three-year, $27 million contract extension with the Denver Nuggets on Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.Morris received a significant raise from his last deal, a three-year, $4.66 million contract signed back in July of 2018. The Iowa State produce averaged nine points, 3.5 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 73 games a season ago, primarily off the bench.
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Nuggets’ Monte Morris: Pops for 14 points in Tuesday’s win
Monte Morris totaled 14 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 20 minutes during Tuesday’s 114-106 Game 3 victory over the Lakers.Morris played an important role off the bench, connecting on a couple of key baskets as the Denver Nuggets held on for a well-deserved victory. Despite the ability to play as a facilitator, Morris serves primarily as a spot-scorer when both Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic are healthy. The Nuggets will be hoping Morris maintains some sort of offensive rhythm as they look to level the series at 2-2 on Thursday.
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Nuggets’ Monte Morris: Drops 12 points off bench in loss
Monte Morris compiled 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Thursday’s 120-97 Game 1 loss to the Clippers.Morris moved back to the bench with Gary Harris rejoining the starting unit. Despite playing just 17 minutes, Morris managed 12 points, only three short of Nikola Jokic who top-scored with 15 points. The Denver Nuggets were clearly outmatched in this one and they are going to have to rethink things if they are to make this series extend beyond four games.
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Nuggets’ Monte Morris: Coming off bench Thursday
Monte Morris will come off the bench for Thursday’s Game 1 against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.The 25-year-old enjoyed a starting role the past four games, averaging 7.0 points, 2.8 boards and 3.5 dimes over 26 minutes per contest in that span. Morris will make way in the lineup for Gary Harris, who will make his first start since dealing with an injury in the bubble.
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Nuggets’ Monte Morris: Generates 10 points in starting role
Harris totaled 10 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists and two rebounds across 24 minutes in Sunday’s 119-107 win over the Jazz.The return of Gary Harris had an impact on Monte Morris’s production despite his role with the first unit. His output will likely diminish further as Harris gets back into the swing of things, but he will still manage around 20 minutes per game regardless of where he ends up in the rotation.
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Nuggets’ Monte Morris: Starting Game 4
Monte Morris will start Sunday’s Game 4 against the Jazz, Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports reports.After coming off the bench for the first three games of the series, Morris will enter the lineup at one guard spot, while Torrey Craig shifts to the bench. Morris had just four points and two assists in 24 minutes when the Denver Nuggets were blown out in Game 3 on Friday.
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Nuggets’ Monte Morris: Fills stat sheet in loss
Monte Morris notched 16 points (4-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one block in 30 minutes off the bench during Friday’s loss against the Raptors.Benefiting from the fact that Jamal Murray only played 11 minutes, Morris delivered another impressive effort. He’s scored in double digits in all but one of his eight games in the Orlando bubble. The third-year floor general averaged 13.9 points during the seeding games and should be a productive player off the bench for the Denver Nuggets come playoff time.
