Casino-associated funds amounting to over $250K were suspected to have been stolen by former NBA player Marcus Morris Sr., with his denial leading to him being denied bail in a fraud case.
Former NBA Player Marcus Morris Sr. Remains in Custody Following Fraud Charges
In a surprising turn of events, former NBA player Marcus Morris Sr. finds himself in legal trouble, currently in custody in Broward County, Florida. The arrest, which occurred at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Sunday, was due to a charge of fraud - insufficient funds check.
Morris, who was drafted 14th overall in 2011 and had a 13-year career in the NBA, has not played since the 2023-24 season. Despite this, he allegedly received a total of $430,000 from two major Las Vegas casinos, MGM Grand Hotel and Casino and Wynn Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, in 2024.
The Nevada Attorney General's Office ordered the arrest of Morris for fraud involving wire transfers. The casinos claim that Morris did not pay back the money when the checks did not cash. Morris' lawyers argued that releasing him would allow him to expedite paying back the Las Vegas casino debts. However, the judge denied these requests, stating that Morris would only be released if it were to Nevada authorities for extradition or if the arrest warrants were dropped.
Morris' twin, Markieff Morris, was in attendance at the hearing on Tuesday. Markieff expressed his annoyance about the arrest, stating that the debts were allegedly due to an outstanding marker with a casino and were smaller than portrayed. Morris' agent, Yony Noy, also implied that the debts were smaller than portrayed.
During his NBA career, Morris played for eight different teams, including the Knicks, and averaged a career-high 19.6 points per game in the 2019-20 season. Since leaving the NBA, Morris has made regular appearances on ESPN's "First Take."
Another hearing for Marcus Morris is scheduled for late August. This development in Morris' life comes as a shock to many, and we will continue to follow this story as more details emerge.
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