Markieff Morris Contract

Last Modified May 30, 2024 10:55 GMT
Markieff Morris Contract
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Markieff Morris is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. Morris was drafted 13th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns.

At 6 feet 9 inches tall, Morris is known for his solid post-up play and impressive perimeter shooting ability. On the defensive end, he exhibits a relentless motor and is recognized as a great high-energy hustle defender. Morris became the third player since 1989 to shoot over 75% from the field in three consecutive games with at least 12 attempts each game, joining the ranks of NBA legends Dwight Howard and Charles Barkley.

Following his time with the Suns, Morris went on a journeyman career and played for multiple teams including the Washington Wizards, OKC Thunder, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and Brooklyn Nets before landing with the Dallas Mavericks in 2023.

During his stint with the Lakers, Morris played a key role off the bench in the 2020 playoffs in the bubble. He scored 16 points in just 23 minutes, shooting 6-of-8 from the field and 4-of-5 from the parking lot in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Houston Rockets. This helped the Lakers secure a commanding lead in that series, and eventually, the Lakers won the series and the 2020 NBA championship.

Markieff Morris Contract Breakdown

YearBase SalarySigning BonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2023-24 $3,196,448-$3,196,448-$3,196,448

How much is Markieff Morris getting paid?

According to Spotrac, Markieff Morris is set to earn $3,196,448 for the 2023/24 NBA season. He is on a one year veteran’s minimum guaranteed deal with the Dallas Mavericks.

How much does Markieff Morris make in a minute?

Markieff Morris’ salary for the 2023/24 season is $3,196,448. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Morris makes around $6.08 in a minute.

Markieff Morris Career Earnings

After the conclusion of the 2023/24 NBA season, Morris would have earned approximately $56 million from his NBA contracts.

What are the terms of Markieff Morris’s contract?

Markieff Morris’s current contract is fully guaranteed.

Markieff Morris Contract History

These are all the NBA contracts that Markieff Morris has signed in his career till now.

September 16, 2023

Markieff Morris signed a one-year $3.1 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks.

August 6, 2021

Markieff Morris agreed to a one-year $2.64 million contract with the Miami Heat.

November 23, 2020

Markieff Morris signed a one-year $2.3 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

August 9, 2021

Morris agreed to a one-year $1.75 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

July 6, 2019

Morris agreed to a two-year $6.56 million contract with the Detroit Pistons.

February 20, 2019

Morris inked a one-year $573k contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

September 28, 2014

Markieff Morris signed a four-year $32 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns.

December 12, 2011

Morris agreed to a two-year $3.92 million rookie-scale contract with the Phoenix Suns.

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FAQ's On Markieff Morris Contract

A. Markieff Morris has a one year $3.1 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks for the 2023/24 NBA season.

A. Markieff Morris earned $3.1 million in the 2023/24 NBA season with the Mavericks .

A. Markieff Morris is 34 years old, as of April 2024. He was born on September 2, 1989.

A. Markieff Morris was drafted with the 11th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. 

A. Markieff Morris’s height is 6 feet 9 inches tall and his weight is 111kg (245 lbs).

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