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According to a report from Shams Charania and James Edwards III of The Athletic, the Detroit Pistons have traded the Washington Wizards for guard, Monte Morris. Edwards reports that the Pistons are sending a future second-round pick to the Wizards in exchange for Morris. (Update: It will be a 2027 second-round pick)
Pistons trade for Morris
Morris, who is 28, was initially selected by the Denver Nuggets in the 2nd Round of the 2017 NBA Draft. During the 2022-23 season, Morris averaged 10.3 points and 5.3 assists in 62 games with the Wizards.
Bottom Line: Pistons get a veteran guard
By trading for Morris, the Pistons have added a veteran guard to their roster for the 2023-24 season. Morris, who is from Flint, Michigan, gives the Pistons another expiring contract, that they could unload following the upcoming season.