W.G. Brady
Detroit Pistons Trade Rumors: Contender interested in Monte Morris
According to The Athletic, the Minnesota Timberwolves have shown a keen interest in Detroit Pistons‘ guard Monte Morris as the NBA trade deadline approaches this Thursday. The Timberwolves, boasting the third-best league record at 35-15, aim to strengthen their bench by adding Morris as a reliable backup to starting point guard Mike Conley.
The Rumor
From The Athletic:
“Another possibility is Detroit’s Monte Morris, who played for Connelly in Denver. Morris just started playing for the Pistons after missing the first half of the season with a right quadriceps strain. The Wolves have had discussions on several fronts with the Pistons, league sources said. As our James Edwards III noted, Connelly tried to pry Morris from Washington last season to no avail.“
Monte Morris By The Numbers
Despite a challenging season marked by a right quad strain that sidelined Morris for the first 43 games, his recent return to action has been a talking point. In his six appearances this season, Morris has averaged career lows with 4.5 points and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 36% from the field and 18% from three-point range.
TL;DR (too long didn’t read)
- Minnesota Timberwolves express interest in Monte Morris ahead of trade deadline.
- Interest from the Timberwolves dates back to Morris’s tenure with the Wizards; Tim Connelly is a long-time admirer.
- Morris, returning from injury, posts career-low averages in his six games this season.
The Bottom Line – Timberwolves’ Calculated Gamble
The Timberwolves’ pursuit of Monte Morris represents more than just a simple trade rumor. It’s a testament to the complex interplay of strategy, history, and potential that defines the NBA’s trade season. For the Timberwolves, acquiring Morris could be a calculated risk, banking on his ability to bounce back and contribute meaningful minutes off the bench. As the deadline draws near, all eyes will be on Minnesota and Detroit to see if this trade speculation becomes a reality, potentially altering the course of both teams’ seasons.
