Markieff Morris will start on Friday vs. Cavs; Joe Johnson will play backup PF

Markieff Morris
PF, Detroit Pistons

Markieff Morris will start for the resting Blake Griffin in Friday's preseason game with Joe Johnson operating in a backup role.

Morris looks like a lock to be the first big off the bench this season, so he's a viable deep-league option with top-150 upside. He also makes for a top-flight handcuff if you end up drafting Blake Griffin. Joe Johnson will be the backup tonight, as he looks to outduel Christian Wood for the final roster spot.

Source: Keith Langlois on Twitter

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October 11, 2019, 5:46 pm

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