Olympiacos in advanced talks with an NBA vet
In the corridors of the Peace and Friendship Stadium the air’s buzzing more than usual. Not another half-baked rumour, not some name tossed around on social. This one’s solid. According to several sources close to the file, Olympiacos is actively talking with one of the NBA’s most respected vets, Morris. And the Greeks aren’t shy about it — they believe. An imminent deal hangs in the air, almost tangible. A ball frozen over the rim, ready to drop through the net.
A fresh start for Morris
For Morris, Europe could be a lifeline. A change of scenery. A proper breath. The former Pacers guard was waived on 21 November after a six-game cameo, barely 10.8 minutes a night. Indiana had pictured him as a rotation weapon, a vet who’d bring impact and stability. But a calf problem in late September threw that plan off course.
When your body goes solo, the NBA calendar doesn’t cut you any slack. The league spins fast — sometimes too fast. And Morris, however determined, saw the window slam shut. His release wasn’t a verdict, just the logical outcome. So now, when Olympiacos knocks, he’s listening. And he’s weighing what comes next.
A varied run in the NBA
Morris isn’t some unknown import. At 30 he’s got seasons and miles on his legs, sometimes in the shadows, sometimes centre stage. Last year he played 45 games for the Phoenix Suns, averaging 5.2 points, 1.6 assists and 1.5 rebounds per game. Not numbers that topple conferences, but honest, tidy, useful stats. A reliable player, with serious percentages (.426/.360/.826) and the knack for fitting a role without causing headaches.
Before that he logged time with the Nuggets, the Pistons and the Timberwolves. Different settings, different aims, same workman profile: smart, adaptable, not loud — but you notice when he’s gone.
Olympiacos — a landing spot for ex-NBA players
If Morris crosses the Atlantic, he won’t be the first ex-NBA vet to pick Greek warmth over cold back-to-back nights. Olympiacos has made signing former league players a kind of speciality. Ellis, Smith, Johnson and others have already worn the red and white, bringing experience, toughness, sometimes a bit of madness.
Morris would fit that mould. He knows pressure. He can steady storms. In a European setup he could be more than a role player. At Olympiacos the crowd wants more than talent. They want heart. Sweat. That bit of American fire some players carry. Morris ticks those boxes.
Whether the talks end in a one-year deal remains to be seen. Negotiations are moving, bridges are being built, expectations are rising. And somewhere between Piraeus and Indianapolis, Morris might be getting ready to write a new chapter. A player who doesn’t quit, even when the NBA turns the page. A vet who chooses Europe to come back alive.
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