Morris to Re-Join Vipers
February 3, 2012 - NBA G League (G League)
Rio Grande Valley Vipers News Release
MCALLEN, TEXAS - Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that forward Marcus Morris will be re-joining Houston's single-affiliation NBA D-League partner Rio Grande Valley.
"Marcus' ankle has healed and he has been cleared to practice and play," said Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey. "With limited practice time available, we have decided to send Marcus to Rio Grande Valley to give him an opportunity to play and recondition his ankle."
Morris (6-9, 235, Kansas), who was selected by Houston with the 14th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, has averaged 22.3 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in four starts with Rio Grande Valley this season. He made his debut with the Vipers by posting 33 points (13-24 FG), 16 rebounds, five assists and two steals vs. Dakota (1/6/12).
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