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Los Angeles Times
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
NBA's Marcus Morris Sr. out of jail after 2 days without bail. ‘Money paid back and lesson learned'
Marcus Morris Sr. appears to be back home after more than two days in a Florida jail following his weekend arrest over money he owed to two Las Vegas casinos. Morris, who played for the Clippers and seven other teams during his 11-year NBA career, took to Instagram on Wednesday morning, writing, 'I woke up in my bed this morning' after having 'to sit for 51 hours no bail and not even a chance to pay it back.' 'So did I go past the time I needed to repay yea probably did, did i know they would locked me up, hellllllllll No,' Morris wrote, followed by four crying while laughing emojis. 'I would pay a thing to stay outta jail. Money paid back and lesson learned.' Morris was arrested Sunday at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on felony fraud charges out of Nevada. Records from the Las Vegas Township Justice Court indicate that warrants were issued earlier this year for Morris' arrest on the same two felony counts in each case — drawing or passing a check for $1,200 or more with the intent to defraud and theft valued at $100,000 or more. During a hearing Tuesday morning in Florida's Broward County, it was confirmed that the warrants for Morris' arrest in Nevada were over outstanding casino markers for more than $100,000 each. Morris was denied bail pending his extradition to Nevada. A prosecuting attorney representing Florida indicated he had been told that Nevada was willing to consider dismissing the warrants if Morris' debts were paid in full. The judge stated that if the warrants against him were dismissed, Morris would be released. An attorney representing Morris said that 'a large payment' had already been sent via wire in an effort to resolve the issue. Morris is no longer listed on the Broward County Sheriff's Office's inmate directory. Las Vegas Township Justice Court records still list both warrants for Morris' arrest as active, but on Tuesday a new court date was set in both cases for Aug. 6. In his lengthy Instagram post, Morris wrote that he does not appreciate how he has been portrayed by some during his ordeal. 'The key word I won't [accept is] fraud because this had nothing to do with no money exchange or me not being able to pay something,' he wrote. 'My Character means everything to me and my family as well. I hate for Vegas to really make me really look like a criminal over a petty couple hundred. And really made me sit 51 hours over that s—.' He said that he and his twin brother, NBA veteran Markieff Morris, will appear 'on a platform sometime soon ... to explain what took place and what lessons was learned for the young [athletes] that watch and look up to us.'
New York Post
13 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
NBA veteran Marcus Morris denies fraud charge after arrest ordeal
Marcus Morris Sr. said he was behind bars for 51 hours and given no food or water after his arrest on Sunday. The 13-year NBA veteran and ESPN analyst was arrested on a felony charge of fraud over allegations that he wrote $260,000 in bad checks to cover gambling markers at two Las Vegas casinos. In a lengthy message posted to Instagram on Tuesday, Morris explained that 'no mistakes [were made] on my behalf' and a misunderstanding occurred after he took out a marker to gamble in Las Vegas. Advertisement 'Did I take out a marker to gamble? Yes,' Morris, 35, wrote. 'Was this my first time, no. I've been enjoying my off time and doing what I like every year at some point in Vegas at a high level for years and that's not just gambling. I really thought the amount of money and time I spent there would really have value … so this year I took my time to pay back the money that could of been [handled] on the spot if I'd known that would have been locked up like I was trying to flee or a flight risk.' WARNING: Language Advertisement Morris went on to explain that he was upset being painted to 'look like a criminal over a petty couple hundred' dollars. 'So did I go past the time I needed to repay, yea probably did. Did I know they would locked (sic) me up helllllll No,' he added, with a few crying laughing emojis. 3 SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – APRIL 02: Marcus Morris Sr. #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in action during the first half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on April 2, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Getty Images Morris appeared at a hearing Tuesday in Broward County, where a judge denied his motion for bond, saying she would only release Morris to Nevada authorities for extradition — or if the warrants that were issued for his arrest were withdrawn, according to TMZ. Advertisement His twin brother, former NBA champ Markieff Morris, attended the hearing and he denied the fraud allegation in a post on X. Morris's next court date is set for late August. 3 Markieff Morris #88 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses with Marcus Morris Sr. #8 of the LA Clippers prior to the game on May 6, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NBAE via Getty Images 'Say what you want but FRAUD will never be something I'm apart of or wasting my time with,' Morris, a ex-Knick, wrote in his caption. 'Them coins ain't changing no life styles on this side. This won't be up for long. No mistakes on my behalf just didn't think that was possible. More of a lessoned (sic) learned. Advertisement 'But to sit for 51 hours no bail and not even a chance to pay it back till after 2 days go by was outta pocket. 24 hour Lockdown no food or water for the whole 51 hours. That's the part that hurt me the most. I've put my time resources into every in my life but to be treated in that manner did something to me. 3 Marcus Morris Sr. #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots a free throw during the game against the Orlando Magic during Round 1, Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2024 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NBAE via Getty Images 'I've been enjoying my self in Vegas for 10 years plus at a high level and not just gambling if you know us. So take it how you want it. Only thing I look back on my kids and family and friends that know were I stand as a MAN that came from nothing. Never been a fraud or did fraud s–t. I will take this moment and learn from it and take slander if that what you call it. Internet undefeated I'm not going back and forth with no one. 'You can't spend markers outside of the casino. No money was exchanged or taken from any casino and into my pocket. You spend that money there if you don't know how it works. Last thing, I never wrote a check at any point to a casino. When u get a marker that's considered a check which I didn't know. We could've handled this MOB style in the back room at the casinos lol. But seriously though never been a FRAUD or participated in no fraud s–t. Thank you to whoever in my corner you know where I stand and who I am. Social media undefeated so have at it. God has his plan for me.' Morris added that he and Markieff 'will address this live on camera' on Wednesday. Morris' agent, Yony Noy, publicly denied the fraud allegation. 'Just so everyone understands this is zero fraud here or whatever crap outlets have said regarding fake checks or whatever the hell,' Noy wrote Sunday 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!'
USA Today
15 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Georgia football 2025 offensive line preview
The Georgia Bulldogs have rebuilt their offensive line ahead of the 2025 college football season. Four of Georgia's five starting offensive linemen left for the 2025 NFL draft. UGA will be without last season's starting center Jared Wilson, guard Tate Ratledge, guard Dylan Fairchild and tackle Xavier Truss. Despite all the NFL talent, Georgia's offensive line disappointed last season. The Dawgs ran for an average of 124.4 yards per game (second-to-last in the SEC) in 2024. According to Pick Six Previews, Georgia generated the No. 65 run push in the country last year, which is middle of the pack. Georgia has to be more effective rushing the football this fall. In 2024, Georgia allowed 25 sacks (No. 57 (tied) in the nation), which was a considerable drop off after allowing just 13 sacks (No. 8 (tied) in the nation) in 2023. This season sets up to be a bit a more advantageous for the offensive line. Georgia opens the season with Marshall and Austin Peay, so the reloaded unit will have time to gel before playing on the road against Tennessee on Sept. 13. Georgia's schedule is a little bit easier than it was in 2024. UGA plays only three road games, which is very helpful for offensive linemen. Georgia's projected starting offensive line Georgia returns four offensive linemen with at least 20 games of experience. The Bulldogs are hoping to have a bounce back year from redshirt junior offensive tackle Earnest Greene, who battled injuries throughout in 2024. Greene has appeared in 24 games in his Georgia career including 23 starts. Greene is expected to primarily play right tackle after spending most of his career at left tackle. He is UGA's most experienced returning lineman and earned preseason All-SEC honors (third-team). Georgia redshirt junior center Drew Bobo, who is the son of Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, returns and has 20 career appearances for the Bulldogs including two starts. He is projected to start at center. Junior offensive tackle Monroe Freeling is expected to hold down another starting spot for Georgia. Freeling has appeared in 22 career games at UGA including a handful of starts. He struggled at times in 2024, but has the talent and size to excel in a starting role. Freeling missed the spring after having a shoulder surgery. Georgia's last returning offensive lineman with significant experience is senior offensive guard Micah Morris. Morris has played in 33 career games at Georgia including four starts. Morris has previously served as Georgia's fullback in short yardage situations. Morris is projected to start at guard and is a mauler in the run game. UGA also returns redshirt freshman Daniel Calhoun, redshirt sophomore Bo Hughley, redshirt sophomore Jamal Meriweather, redshirt freshman Michael Uini, redshirt freshman Nyier Daniels and sophomore Jahzare Jackson. We project Calhoun, who missed a chunk of time this spring due to a foot injury, to start at offensive guard. Uini and Meriweather are expected to be Calhoun's top competition at right guard. We'll see how the offensive line competition unfolds in fall camp. Redshirt freshman Marques Easley was arrested in the offseason and transferred to Purdue this spring. Jahzare Jackson was recently arrested in July and will likely be suspended at the very least. UCF Knights redshirt freshman offensive lineman Waltclaire Flynn, a former four-star recruit, transferred to Georgia this spring and helps replace Easley. Georgia's freshmen offensive linemen Georgia signed five offensive linemen in the class of 2025 including three-star guard Dontrell Glover, four-star guard/center Cortez Smith, five-star guard/tackle Juan Gaston, four-star tackle Dennis Uzochukwu and three-star guard Mason Short. Smith and Gaston are most likely to earn playing time as true freshmen. Offensive linemen typically don't play as freshmen at UGA, but Georgia lost a lot of contributors this offseason, so there are more paths to playing time for freshmen than usual. Follow UGAWire on Instagram or Threads!
CNBC
20 hours ago
- Business
- CNBC
Walmart exec shares the ultimate red flag she sees in employees: 'Nobody' will want to hire you
If you ask Donna Morris, there's one behavior that's the ultimate red flag an employee won't get far in the workplace: when someone is a "Debbie Downer." Morris, 57, has been executive vice president and chief people officer at Walmart since 2020, helping shape the employee experience of 2.1 million workers since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Prior to her current role, she spent 17 years at Adobe in a variety of leadership positions — and throughout her career, she's learned a thing or two about red flags in the office. "Nobody wants [to hire] a Debbie Downer," Morris tells CNBC Make It, adding that this kind of person is "constantly negative. You know they're going to show up [and] they're going to bring the problem, never the solution. I like people who bring the problem and a suggestion for how they might resolve [it.]" A "Debbie Downer" can also be someone who's a naysayer, sharing negative opinions about others' ideas and goals, or regularly being a hindrance to new projects and perspectives. This could make it difficult for them to make the connections needed to climb the corporate ladder, or for their bosses and managers to trust them with new projects. If your co-worker has this character trait, they're "only going to support you to a restricted limit," Juliette Han, a Harvard-trained neuroscientist, told CNBC Make It in June 2023. "They need you to stay within a short leash, and might discourage you from meeting new people in the company or going after new projects if it doesn't benefit them directly." That doesn't mean you should practice toxic optimism, pretending everything is fine when your team is facing difficult circumstances, for example. It's unnatural and unrealistic for someone to be happy all the time, Morris says. Similarly, a continuous negative spiral could be a signal that you're in the wrong job or company, she adds. There are a couple attributes that separate the most highly successful employees to those who fall short, says Morris. She thinks highly of workers who "deliver what you are expecting at the time that you're expecting," she says. "You're better to deliver early than to deliver late, and you're better to deliver more than less." "Another green flag is they're open to opportunities, and they put their hand up to take on more," she adds. "Or they bring a problem with the remedy or request help in a timely manner, as opposed to the house is on fire." You can show you have this kind of team player, self-starter attitude by offering help even when you're not asked for it, like volunteering to mentor the new intern or pitching an idea that solves a problem your boss has been dealing with. Demonstrating radical intellectual curiosity, like researching a new AI tool or a new software your competitors are using, then sharing your findings with your boss or manager, also goes a long way, according to Michael Ramlett, CEO of global data intelligence firm Morning Consult. And if you're willing to help your colleagues along the way, acting as a mentor and sharing the things you've learned, that's the icing on the cake, Morris says. "People who you see are actually helping others [are a] total green flag."
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Lakers jersey history No. 1 — Darius Morris
Through the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a total of 506 players suit up for them, going back to their days in Minneapolis. Some were forgettable, some were serviceable, some were good and a select few were flat-out legendary. As the Lakers approach their 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years. We now take a look at Darius Morris, who played for the Lakers in the early 2010s. Morris, a 6-foot-4 point guard, was a star basketball player at Windward School in Mar Vista, a Los Angeles community near Santa Monica and Venice Beach. He had a solid tenure at the University of Michigan, where he averaged 15.0 points and 6.7 assists a game as a sophomore and was named to the All-Big Ten third team for the 2010-11 season. The Lakers took him in the second round of the 2011 NBA Draft. In two seasons with them, he registered 3.6 points, 1.4 assists and 1.1 rebounds in 12.7 minutes a game and showed some potential as a ball handler and defender. With the team ravaged by injuries, Morris got a chance to play major minutes during the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs versus the San Antonio Spurs. In Game 3 of the series, he was on the court for 37 minutes and had 24 points on 9-of-15 field-goal shooting and six assists. Unfortunately, L.A. was swept in four games. Morris would have brief stints with four other NBA teams over the next two seasons. He also played in the Chinese Basketball Association for a brief period of time in 2018 and had some short stints in the G League. He would pass away on May 2, 2024, at the age of 33, reportedly due to coronary artery disease, and it was reported that cocaine and alcohol played a role in his death.
