Bleacher Report · Jan 3, 2019
Wizards' Markieff Morris Has Transient Cervical Neuropraxia; Out 6 Weeks
Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris is expected to miss significant time due to neck and back injuries.
Per an official update from the Wizards, Morris has been diagnosed with transient cervical neuropraxia and will be limited to non-contact basketball activities for six weeks.
The injury originally occurred during a Dec. 16 game against the Los Angeles Lakers when Morris was hit in the chin. It was reaggravated 10 days later against the Detroit Pistons.
Now in his third full campaign with the Wizards, Morris has played an integral role in the starting lineup. The 29-year-old has averaged 11.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game this season.