Marcus Morris, NBA Player, Arrested in Florida for Fraud: Details and Reactions

Marcus Morris Sr. Arrested in Florida on Fraud Charges

NBA veteran forward Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested in the state of Florida, according to official information from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. The charges against him are related to fraud. The 35-year-old player’s detention took place in Fort Lauderdale. His photograph was published in the local police’s public database.

So far, the authorities have not specified the nature of the alleged fraud.

Marcus Morris, twin brother of NBA player Markieff Morris, has had an extensive career in the league. He was selected in the number 14 position of the 2011 draft by the Houston Rockets.

• Houston Rockets
• Phoenix Suns
• Detroit Pistons
• Boston Celtics
• Los Angeles Clippers
• New York Knicks
• Cleveland Cavaliers
• Philadelphia 76ers

During the 2024-2025 season, Morris signed a temporary contract in the preseason with the Knicks, but was cut before the start of the campaign. The arrest of Marcus Morris occurs at a time of controversies in the NBA. The NBA has not issued an official statement regarding Morris’s arrest. The league is expected to investigate the case once the charges are clarified. More details about the legal process the player is facing are expected to be provided in the coming hours.