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Lakers News: Frank Vogel Won’t Rush Markieff Morris Despite His Desire To Play

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in NBA bubble for more than two weeks now, but until recently they were without one member of their roster in Markieff Morris.

The veteran forward has since joined the team and after clearing quarantine protocols, has been practicing. However, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has held off on getting Morris minutes during scrimmages so far.

The Lakers played again Saturday, picking up a victory over the Orlando Magic, but Vogel decided keep Morris out. Vogel has been open about his desire to not overwork his team as they get going in Orlando, preferring to ramp things up as they move along for fear of injury.