Markieff Morris reportedly has interest in re-signing with Lakers https://t.co/ozKUiGN906 via @LakersSBN
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) November 22, 2020
So, if Morris wants to re-sign with the Lakers for more than the veteran’s minimum, the Lakers would likely need to find a taker for JaVale McGee, who’s set to make $4.2 million next season. Doing so would allow them to give Morris 120% of his minimum salary using his non-Bird rights, and fill out the rest of the roster with veteran’s minimum contracts.
However, the $2.8 million the Lakers would be able to offer Morris still wouldn’t be more than the $3.6 bi-annual exception, which many contenders still have. If it’s a check Morris is after, Los Angeles might not be the place for him — or should I say, the Lakers might not be the team for him.
The Clippers can offer Markieff the bi-annual exception if they waive Joakim Noah and Justin Patton, and his twin brother Marcus just re-signed with the Clippers. It’s safe to assume he’d consider that option if it became available.
Is it better to play with your brother and compete with him for PT or play with Lakers and occasionally play against your brother?