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Suns Reward Marcus and Markieff Morris with Contract Extensions

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11 5 13%20NBA%20Logo%20A?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1412002348017Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — After expressing a desire to continue their NBA playing careers together, the Phoenix Suns have announced they’ve reach contract extensions with twins Marcus and Markieff Morris.

The Arizona Republic reports Markieff has agreed on a four-year deal worth $32 million, while Marcus will receive a four-year deal worth $20 million.

“We are particularly pleased to have reached extension agreements with Marcus and Markieff before the start of training camp,” Suns’ president of basketball operations Lon Babby said in a release. “There is an extraordinary bond between these twin brothers; they make each other better players and better men. We take pride in their growth and look forward to their bright futures.”

The Morris twins played together at the University of Kansas, but began their NBA careers on separate teams as Marcus was drafted by the Houston Rockets, but was traded to Phoenix in 2013 where the two were re-united.

Last season, Marcus averaged 9.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game while Markeiff averaged 13.8 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.


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