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3 Los Angeles Clippers who definitely won’t be back next season

By Jakob Ashlin

Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) shoots against Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) shoots against Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 22, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; LA Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) warms up before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the LA Clippers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; LA Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) warms up before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the LA Clippers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Clippers who won’t be back next season: 1. Marcus Morris Sr.

Marcus Morris Sr. has become a controversial figure within the Clippers’ fanbase, and most of it is outside his control. Head coach Ty Lue has one of the deepest benches in the league at his disposal. As I previously mentioned, Robert Covington and Amir Coffey are both good NBA players, and they cannot even receive consistent minutes due to the roster’s depth.

Morris has been an important player for the franchise over the last few years. He was a starter during the Western Conference Finals run in 2021, and at times, he has stepped in as a primary scorer with Leonard and George sidelined.

However, Morris went through a shooting slump after the All-Star break. He shot only 23.5 percent from deep, which is a far cry from his 37.6 career 3-point percentage.

Nevertheless, Lue continued to play him, while Covington and Coffey remained on the bench. It remains one of the most confusing coaching decisions of the season. What is the point of having versatile lineup options if you do not take advantage of them?

With an abundance of wing options, Morris makes sense as a trade piece. Furthermore, he is on an expiring deal worth $17.1 million.

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