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Detroit Pistons' Marcus Morris said his brother Markieff Morris does not look happy with the Phoenix Suns following the twins' departure in a trade last July.
According to David Mayo of MLive Media Group, Marcus confessed Markieff does not look "comfortable" and "excited" when playing for the Suns, which could hint that a possible move to trade the latter is imminent.
Markieff said this summer that he felt disrespected after Marcus was sent to Detroit. In 2014, the former signed a four-year $32 million contract extension, while the latter opted for a four-year $20 million extension.
Both settled for less money than they would have received as free agents in order to remain teammates, but the Suns still sent Marcus to Detroit for a second-round draft pick in 2020.
The highlight of their career with the Suns was last season, when Marcus averaged 10.4 points and 4.8 rebounds while playing as backup for Markieff, who posted 15.3 points and 6.2 rebounds and starting all 82 games.
But with Markieff finally showing signs of displeasure in Phoenix despite claiming during the offseason he wants to be with the Suns, Detroit could finally push for the twins' reunion in Motown.
Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press confirmed last month the Pistons' interest in acquiring the other half of the Morris twins, as both players form a dynamic duo and instant chemistry whenever playing on the court.
A trade would be possible if the Pistons swap Aussie Aron Baynes to Markieff, according to Real GM.
Baynes, who was signed by the Pistons during this summer, has yet to make an impact with his role as a bench player in Stan Van Gundy's side. In his first five games of the season, he only averaged 3.6 points and 2.8 rebounds in 10.6 minutes of action.
But despite his low outputs early in the season, Baynes would provide a solid backup center for the Suns, having been known as a bruiser with his 260-pound frame.
However, it would be tricky for both teams to pull off a trade like this, especially with Markieff still has three years left on his contract. The Suns could take advantage of Pistons' interest, though, to avoid any unhappy campers in their lineup.
