It’s been a tumultuous season for Markieff Morris that has been full of speculation whether or not he will remain with the team for the rest of the year. What happened during Wednesday’s game against the Warriors may ensure Morris isn’t.
During a stoppage in play, Morris got into with teammate Archie Goodwin. The two were having an animated conversation when tempers flared. Morris shoved Goodwin, placing his hands around Goodwin’s throat in the process.
Tyson Chandler did his best to breakup the scuffle, as did other others. Goodwin was pulled to the side by assistant coach Corey Gaines. Paul Coro of The Arizona Republic adds Morris and Goodwin conversed prior to exiting the court.
Goodwin re-enters as Morris rests. Morris tried to explain something to Goodwin on the court before the time-out quarrel. #SunsVsWarriors
— Paul Coro (@paulcoro) February 11, 2016
Morris was fined $10,000 for publicly demanding a trade back in September and earned himself a two-game suspension for throwing a towel at former head coach Jeff Hornacek in December.
With Hornacek out and Earl Watson in as the Suns’ interim head coach, Morris has received a second chance of sorts after falling out of favor with Hornacek. However, this latest incident may be the nail in the coffin for Morris, backing of Watson or not.
