Suns’ Morris fined for trade demand


Apr 4, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) dribbles against the Utah Jazz during the second half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 87-85. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Morris has spent the past four seasons with the Suns and has career averages of 11.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris was fined $10,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for what was called a public statement detrimental to the league.

The NBA acknowledged that the offending statement concerned Morris expressing a desire to be traded by the Suns.

Morris has spent the past four seasons with the Suns and has career averages of 11.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.