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#3 Marcus Morris unlikely to be traded unless the Knicks get a star in return

Marcus Morris has been New York's best performer throughout the first few months of the season

Marcus Morris joined the Knicks in controversial circumstances last summer after walking back on his initial agreement to join the San Antonio Spurs, although the 30-year-old has managed to silence his critics by putting up the best numbers of his career. Due to his resurgence, Morris has been linked with a trade to a number of contending teams, although Marc Berman is reporting that the Knicks are only willing to trade the veteran if they receive a star player in return:

According to an NBA source, some members of the front office are leaning toward holding onto Marcus Morris at the deadline — unless they get back a star-type player in a large package.

Morris will become an unrestricted free agent this summer following the expiration of his one-year, $15 million contract. Throughout the first half of the season, Morris has played 34 times, averaging 19.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per contest.