NBA Star Marcus Morris
Hits Court docket In Handcuffs
Choose Denies Bond
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Marcus Morris Sr. simply appeared in a Florida courtroom for the primary time since his arrest over the weekend … however issues didn’t go the NBA star’s means in the course of the proceedings.
The 35-year-old has been in custody in Broward County since Sunday over allegations he stiffed a on line casino in Las Vegas … and at a listening to relating to the matter on Tuesday, Morris’ attorneys requested for bond so he may get a deal with on the difficulty.
The attorneys informed the choose that Morris was within the means of paying off his money owed in Nevada — and releasing him would assist expedite that.
The choose, although, denied the movement for bond … and mentioned she would solely launch him to Nevada authorities for extradition — or if the warrants that have been issued for his arrest have been withdrawn.
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Morris — who was sporting handcuffs and a jail-issued jumpsuit — didn’t converse in the course of the proceedings. His brother, former NBA champion Markieff Morris, was within the courtroom providing help.
One other listening to was slated for Morris for late August … however it’s clear, the basketball participant and his crew are hoping issues get resolved nicely earlier than that.
We broke the story … Morris was arrested at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Worldwide Airport and booked on a cost of fraud — inadequate funds verify cost.
The Morris brothers’ agent, Yony Noy, mentioned in an announcement on X all of it stemmed from “an outstanding marker with a casino.”
“Apparently if you have over $1,200 they can issue a warrant for your arrest. Absolute insanity!”
Marcus — the 14th general choose within the 2011 draft — final performed within the NBA in 2024. Throughout his 13-year profession, he averaged 12.0 factors per recreation and 4.4 rebounds.
