Rockets Interested in Trading for Markieff Morris, per Report

Numerous teams they have been in contact with reportedly want Jones back in any type of deal but as of right now the Rockets are not inclined to trade him. A change of scenery can do wonders, and I think Markieff Morris would thrive in Houston’s offensive system immediately.

However, more players could be included in the deal if the teams will not strike deal until next week.

Phoenix, meanwhile, is definitely looking to get rid of the 26-year-old after all the offseason fiasco.

The Rockets are not interested in trading Terrence Jones at this time, according to ESPN’s Calvin Watkins. The team has been nothing short of a disappointment this season, and things turn from bad to worse as the franchise got rid of their coach, Kevin McHale, very early in the year.

Ever since the team acquired Dwight Howard and James Harden, the team has been in desperate need to find a power forward to compliment the two.

A DNP during the team’s 95-93 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday is said to be a clear indication that the 13th overall pick of the 2011 draft is now available to any takers. He’s not shooting well (39 percent shooting), turning the ball over (2.9 per game), and having a hard time at the charity stripe (72 percent shooting). Jones has played in 16 games this season (nine starts) and he is averaging 11.4 points and 5.4 rebounds in those games. His twin brother Marcus, said last month that the Markieff looks unhappy in Phoenix, sparking trade rumours that the latter could be moved before the trade deadline. Morris logged just seven minutes in Phoenix’s 103-101 win over the Bulls on Monday. He don’t look too excited. His ability to hit three-pointers (33 percent for his career) could make him the flawless fit for Houston’s spread offense.

The player Stein mentioned as a possible return for Morris was Rockets forward Terrence Jones, but completing a deal would not be that simple.

Before December 15, when players who signed this offseason can be moved in trades, it would take Houston adding either Ty Lawson or Trevor Ariza to create a workable deal.

All signs are pointing to Morris leaving Phoenix sooner than later. He’s far from a star, but forwards who can score 15 points a game and hit the occasional three-pointer will cost much more than eight million dollars per year after the cap jumps.

Of course, that if is why trading for Morris is a risky proposition.