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Markieff Morris said he is determined to be traded by the Phoenix Suns.

“One thing for sure, I am not going to be there,” Morris said Tuesday.

"If you want to put that out there, you can put that out. I don’t give a [freak]. I am not going to be there at all. That’s just what it is."

Morris signed a four-year, $32 million extension in 2014. The Suns traded Marcus Morris this offseason and could suspend Markieff if he refuses to play.

“I’ve got to show up. No question.” said Markieff Morris, who is scheduled to make $8 million this season. “You can’t do that. I will be a professional. Don’t get me wrong.

“But it won’t get that far. … I’m going to be out before then, should be."

Cowology wrote:I'm just waiting for the Kings to get in on this. It has to happen, right?

jcsunsfan wrote:Word here from those close to him is that he plans to not show up until media day in order to create a media circus. He promises not to say anything at all (silent treatment) to other players or management and only one word answers to the coach.

But he is going to be a professional.

Also, he claims that the Suns never gave either of them a courtesy call after the trade. Suns management AND players ALL say that multiple calls were made but were unanswered and unreturned.

So. Do you really want to trade for him?

Laimbeer wrote:

jcsunsfan wrote:Word here from those close to him is that he plans to not show up until media day in order to create a media circus. He promises not to say anything at all (silent treatment) to other players or management and only one word answers to the coach.

But he is going to be a professional.

Also, he claims that the Suns never gave either of them a courtesy call after the trade. Suns management AND players ALL say that multiple calls were made but were unanswered and unreturned.

So. Do you really want to trade for him?

Well, it's far from ideal, but Jackson left OKC in a less than peaceful manner, and so far, so good attitude-wise.

You think the Suns stick it out or dump him? Or do you think they can and will get value?

Cowology wrote:I'm just waiting for the Kings to get in on this. It has to happen, right?

SAKURABA216 wrote:Lol, it does seem pretty stupid to censor the "F work" by inserting "freak" in place of it. Not only are you misquoting the speaker, but you also sound like you're in the 7th grade as well.

jcsunsfan wrote:

Laimbeer wrote:

jcsunsfan wrote:Word here from those close to him is that he plans to not show up until media day in order to create a media circus. He promises not to say anything at all (silent treatment) to other players or management and only one word answers to the coach.

But he is going to be a professional.

Also, he claims that the Suns never gave either of them a courtesy call after the trade. Suns management AND players ALL say that multiple calls were made but were unanswered and unreturned.

So. Do you really want to trade for him?

Well, it's far from ideal, but Jackson left OKC in a less than peaceful manner, and so far, so good attitude-wise.

You think the Suns stick it out or dump him? Or do you think they can and will get value?

I think they will trade him, but they will not dump him. I think they would take some less than what they consider value for him. I am not sure what you have that you would be willing to give. Bill Simmons said this. I am not sure what he means about the picks.

Bill Simmons ‏@BillSimmons 3h3 hours ago
The "Markieff Morris for Eryan Ilyasova plus one Detroit/Phoenix 1st round pick swap in 2016 or 2017" trade is so damned inevitable.

The Suns would probably do that, but I am not sure you all would. Markieff shows consistency mingled with flashes of brilliance as a player. Some say he will be the next Sheed. I think thats and exaggeration.

Are you in Detroit? My kids just flew in there today. Its Dream Cruise time isn't it. I sure would love to dump 110 degrees here for an evening looking at cars on Woodward right now.

jcsunsfan wrote:

Laimbeer wrote:

jcsunsfan wrote:Word here from those close to him is that he plans to not show up until media day in order to create a media circus. He promises not to say anything at all (silent treatment) to other players or management and only one word answers to the coach.

But he is going to be a professional.

Also, he claims that the Suns never gave either of them a courtesy call after the trade. Suns management AND players ALL say that multiple calls were made but were unanswered and unreturned.

So. Do you really want to trade for him?

Well, it's far from ideal, but Jackson left OKC in a less than peaceful manner, and so far, so good attitude-wise.

You think the Suns stick it out or dump him? Or do you think they can and will get value?

I think they will trade him, but they will not dump him. I think they would take some less than what they consider value for him. I am not sure what you have that you would be willing to give. Bill Simmons said this. I am not sure what he means about the picks.

Bill Simmons ‏@BillSimmons 3h3 hours ago
The "Markieff Morris for Eryan Ilyasova plus one Detroit/Phoenix 1st round pick swap in 2016 or 2017" trade is so damned inevitable.

The Suns would probably do that, but I am not sure you all would. Markieff shows consistency mingled with flashes of brilliance as a player. Some say he will be the next Sheed. I think thats and exaggeration.

Cowology wrote:Sheed had some obvious issues but was one of the top 2-way bigs in the league. He was a top 3 post defender, an outstanding team defender and had a ridiculously high skill level to go along with his size/athleticism. Markief isn't half the player, yet brings the entire head ache.

DetroitPistons wrote:I would be fine trading for Markieff if we don't have to give up anything to valuable. I certainly wouldn't trade Ilyasova for him though considering that Ilyasova is the better player and isn't a headcase. I think bringing the Morris twins off the bench would be good if SVG can get them to behave. If not then we can just dump them as they aren't that expensive.

Jackson/Jennings
Caldwell-Pope/Meeks
Johnson/Morris
Ilyasova/Morris
Drummond/Baynes

That is a really deep team imo. I would be willing to gamble on the twins. It is a low risk/high reward move.