Monte Morris spent five seasons with the Denver Nuggets, a run that ended in 2022 when the team traded him to the Wizards as part of the deal for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Since then, Morris has suited up for Washington, Detroit, Minnesota, and Phoenix. He recently agreed to sign a non-guaranteed contract with Indiana, but that has since changed.
Two days after the Morris deal was first reported, Chad Buchanan, GM of the Pacers, said that Indiana let the veteran guard go because of a calf injury. The Pacers were excited about having Morris, but pivoted to Delon Wright instead.