The OKC Thunder picked up Markieff Morris in the buyout market hoping his addition would help bolster the team’s playoff run. Russell Westbrook and Paul George were said to have actively recruited Morris who listened and picked OKC over other interested parties.
His signing meant Pattrick Patterson witnessed his minutes take a hit (granted he was already pretty much glued to the bench). Yet, Morris himself didn’t get ample playing time which became a bone of contention with the big man. In his exit interview, Morris made it clear he would not be open to returning if his role and minutes weren’t significantly upgraded.