GREENBURGH, N.Y. — Most of the Knicks were hoping for a fresh start, an opportunity to reach another level, as they embark on another rebuilding season. But for Marcus Morris, opening night in San Antonio might be a harsh way to begin anew.
Morris made a verbal commitment as a free agent to the Spurs in July, prompting the team to trade a valuable young player, Davis Bertans, to make room for him. But Morris, who had agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with the Spurs, opted instead for a one-year, $15 million guarantee with the Knicks and left the Spurs to pick up the pieces — and give the fans something to boo about when the Knicks open their season Oct.