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Yahoo
11 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Longtime NBA Player Allegedly Stole $250,000 From Vegas Casinos
Longtime NBA Player Allegedly Stole $250,000 From Vegas Casinos originally appeared on The Spun. Marcus Morris Sr. made more than $100 million over the course of his 13 years in the NBA. But the 35-year-old veteran has reportedly gotten himself caught up in a troublesome fraud charge that led to him being arrested in Florida over the weekend. According to reports, Morris, who last played for the Cleveland Cavaliers two years ago, is alleged to have stolen more than $250,000 from a pair of prominent Las Vegas casinos. Per court documents obtained by TMZ Sports, Morris is claimed to have gotten $115,000 out of the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino through bad checks that he never paid back. And then about a month later, authorities claim the former Kansas star pulled something similar at the Wynn Las Vegas resort where he allegedly netted $150,000 through checks he knew wouldn't cash. Morris' agent Yony Noy took to social media to dismiss the claims made against his client. Calling them "absolute insanity" and saying there was "zero fraud." "Just so everyone understands this is zero fraud here or whatever crap outlets have said regarding fake checks or whatever the hell," Noy posted to X. "This is due to an outstanding marker with a casino. Apparently if you have over $1,200 they can issue a warrant for your arrest. Absolute insanity!" Marcus' twin Markieff also weighed in on the situation where he similarly shut down the headlines made by his brother. "The wording is crazy," Kieff said. "Damn for that amount of money they'll embarrass you in the airport with your family. They got y'all really thinking bro did some fraud [expletive]. They could have came to the crib for all that. When y'all hear the real story on this [expletive] man. All I can say is Lesson learned. Bro will tell y'all tomorrow. This weird [expletive] gave me a headache. Can't stop nothin!" Both of the Morris twins had been appearing on ESPN as analysts recently where they'd regularly make cameos on programs like "First Take" and "Get Up." Under Nevada state law unpaid casino markers are treated as bad checks, according to multiple law firms. And if not repaid within a specified timeframe, they can be treated as a class D felony which could result in a 1-4 year prison NBA Player Allegedly Stole $250,000 From Vegas Casinos first appeared on The Spun on Jul 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Time of India
What did Marcus Morris Sr. do? NBA pro arrested over alleged casino fraud and denied bond in court
, a former forward for the Boston Celtics, recently landed himself in hot water. This is because it was alleged that he stole over a quarter of a million dollars from Las Vegas casinos. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He appeared in a Florida courthouse over the weekend for the first time since his arrest. The NBA player's case did not go well, though, as the court rejected the bond. Marcus Morris Sr. faces serious legal trouble over alleged $265K casino fraud Marcus Morris allegedly received $115,000 from the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in May 2024 through fraudulent checks. Additionally, according to TMZ, he never reimbursed the money after the checks bounced. The pro carried out a similar scam at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel and Casino approximately a month later, in June 2024, according to the officials. There, he reportedly earned over $150,000 using cheques he allegedly knew would not be cashed. As per the documents, earlier this year, two different arrest warrants were filed for the player. Due to the warrants for his alleged , he was arrested on Sunday at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. An out-of-state criminal warrant for signing a fraudulent cheque led to his arrest. Since then, he has stayed in jail awaiting extradition. During a case hearing on Tuesday, Marcus Morris' attorneys asked for a bond so that he could better comprehend the circumstances. The NBA player was currently paying off his Nevada debts, and the lawyers told the judge that his release would expedite that process. The judge, however, denied the bond request. They further stated that until the arrest warrants were revoked or he was given over to the Nevada for extradition, they would not release him. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Marcus Morris arrived at the court in handcuffs and a jumpsuit provided by the prison. Marcus Morris recently appeared in court (Image via Instagram / @foestar13) The basketball player and his team are now seeking a resolution well in advance of his next hearing, which was set for late August. According to the county's Clerk of Courts website, he was also detained without bond at the Broward County main jail, and an extradition hearing was set for Monday. The 35-year-old forward is currently dealing with one of his most challenging off-court problems to date. His arrest has created a stir in the league because he is still an unsigned free agent and has only recently begun his transition into a media career. Also read:
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Marcus Morris Sr. arrested on felony fraud charge that twin brother calls 'crazy'
Marcus Morris Sr., the longtime NBA player and occasional ESPN commentator, was arrested Sunday, July 27 in South Florida on a felony fraud charge for writing a check with insufficient funds, according to online arrest records in Broward County, Florida. Morris remains in jail as of Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. ET and his online booking documents state that in addition to the bad check, he's in custody on an out of state hold related to another case outside Florida. Morris' twin brother, Markieff, wrote on social media Sunday night that the arrest happened at an airport and indicated the situation was not as serious as it may appear based on the felony charge. "The wording is crazy. Damn for that amount of money they'll embarrass you in the airport with your family," Markieff Morris wrote on X. "They got y'all really thinking bro did some fraud (expletive). They could have came to the crib for all that. When y'all hear the real story on this ... All I can say is Lesson learned." Marcus Morris is a 13-year NBA veteran with stints on eight different teams. He last appeared in an NBA game with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2023-24 season. He served as a guest NBA commentator with ESPN in recent months, with frequent appearances on "Get Up" and "First Take." Morris has also played for the Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers during his NBA career. Yony Noy, the agent who represents both Morris brothers, also came to Marcus Morris' defense after his arrest became public and noted on social media that the charges were gambling related. "Just so everyone understands this is zero fraud here or whatever crap outlets have said regarding fake checks or whatever the hell," Noy wrote on X. "This is due to an outstanding marker with a casino. Apparently if you have over $1,200 they can issue a warrant for your arrest. Absolute insanity!"
Express Tribune
2 days ago
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- Express Tribune
Marcus Morris Sr arrested on fraud charge, held without bond
Former NBA player Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested on Sunday in Broward County, Florida, in connection with a fraud-related offence, according to online booking records. The 35-year-old, who most recently played in the NBA during the 2023–24 season, was taken into custody on a felony charge of issuing a cheque with insufficient funds. The arrest took place at an airport, though authorities have not released further details, as reported by New York Post. Records indicate that the charge stems from a separate jurisdiction and that Morris is currently being held without bail. No additional information about the underlying case has yet been disclosed. In a statement posted on social media platform X, Marcus' twin-brother, former Lakers player Markieff Morris, appeared to downplay the seriousness of the situation, describing the arrest as disproportionate. 'The wording is crazy. Damn for that amount of money they'll embarrass you in the airport with your family,' Morris wrote. 'They got y'all really thinking bro did some fraud s--t… Lesson learned. Bro will tell y'all tomorrow.' This is not Morris' first brush with legal matters. He previously entered a diversion programme following a battery charge in 2012 and was acquitted in a 2015 assault case stemming from an on-court altercation. The wording is crazy. Damn for that amount of money they'll embarrass you in the airport with your family. They got y'all really thinking bro did some fraud shit. They could have came to the crib for all that. When y'all hear the real story on this shit man. All I can say is… — Keef Morris (@Keefmorris) July 28, 2025 A veteran of 13 NBA seasons, Morris was drafted 14th overall by the Houston Rockets in 2011. He went on to play for eight different teams including the Knicks, Celtics, Clippers, and 76ers. His most recent stints came with Philadelphia and Cleveland during the 2023–24 campaign. Morris enjoyed a productive spell with the New York Knicks during the 2019–20 season, averaging 19.6 points and 5.4 rebounds over 43 appearances before being traded to the Clippers. He briefly rejoined the Knicks on a training camp deal in 2024 but was released before the season commenced. Off the court, Morris had recently begun appearing on ESPN's 'First Take' as a guest contributor. As of Monday morning, no court date had been announced.
New York Post
2 days ago
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- New York Post
Ex-Knick Marcus Morris Sr. arrested on fraud charges
Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested on Sunday related to fraud charges while in Broward County, Florida, online booking records showed. The NBA player and ex-Knick was picked up on a felony charge of Fraud – Writing a Check with Insufficient Funds, with the report indicating he was arrested at an airport. The online record also indicated that the charge is related to a case in another state and he is being held without bond. Advertisement Other specific information surrounding the charge was not immediately available. 4 Marcus Morris Sr.'s mugshot after being arrested on fraud charges on Sunday. This is not the first time that Morris has found himself dealing with legal issues. Morris had entered a diversion program due to a battery charge in 2012 and was found not guilty of assault charges related to a 2015 basketball brawl. Advertisement Morris has played 13 seasons in the NBA from 2011 to his last appearance in the league in 2024, with time spent playing for the Rockets, Suns, Pistons, Celtics, Knicks, Clippers, 76ers, and Cavaliers. His most recent stops in the NBA had been with the 76ers and Cavaliers during the 2023-24 season. 4 Marcus Morris Sr. of the Philadelphia 76ers in action against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on December 29, 2023 in Houston, Texas. Getty Images Advertisement 4 Marcus Morris #13 of the New York Knicks scored two at AT&T Center on October 23, 2019. Getty Images Morris played one year with the Knicks during the 2019-20 season, in which he appeared in 43 games, averaging 19.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He ended up being dealt to the Clippers at the trade deadline that season in a deal that involved Moe Harkless coming to the Knicks. Morris did end up briefly back with the Knicks last season when he signed a training camp deal on Sept. 15, only to be released less than two weeks later. Advertisement 4 Marcus Morris Sr. #8 of the LA Clippers in the second half at Arena on November 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images Morris had begun appearing on ESPN's 'First Take' earlier this year. Morris had been a former first-round draft pick when he was selected in 2011. That year, the Rockets used the 14th overall pick to take Morris.
