Report: Suns want Markieff Morris to apologize before returning to team

Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris is scheduled to return to practice Tuesday after serving a two-game suspension, but not before he apologizes.

Morris was suspended for “conduct detrimental to the team” after he threw a towel at head coach Jeff Hornacek during last Wednesday’s loss to the Denver Nuggets. According to Marc J. Spears of Yahoo Sports, the apologies Morris issued via Twitter and text message to Hornacek were not enough for team officials.

Morris has completed a two-game suspension for “conduct detrimental to the team” after throwing a towel at Suns coach Jeff Hornacek during a 104-96 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. Suns general manager Ryan McDonough has asked Morris to briefly meet with him, Hornacek and team president Lon Babby prior to Tuesday’s practice, the source said. Morris has been told he will be asked to apologize to his Suns coaches and teammates, make a renewed commitment to the team for games, practices, weight-training sessions and treatment sessions and attend all NBA and Suns community appearances, the source said.

Morris is expected to fulfill the requirements, though some in his camp are reportedly “confused” by the request when he has apologized to the coach and spoken to his teammates on several occasions.

Morris has been unhappy with the Suns since his twin brother Marcus was traded during the offseason, and the team already had to fine Markieff for publicly demanding a trade of his own. The Morris twins’ lack of respect for Hornacek became obvious last season when Marcus exploded on the coach during a game (watch here).

The Suns are 10-21 and rumors are swirling that Hornacek is on the chopping block. Morris might not be far behind him.