Washington Wizards at Phoenix Suns injury report: Markieff Morris to play versus Suns despite ankle injury

Wizards forward Markieff Morris will play tonight despite twisting his ankle in Washington’s loss to Miami over the weekend.

By Sam Barloga Nov 21, 2016, 1:30pm MST

NBA: Washington Wizards at Orlando Magic

Despite an ankle injury in the second quarter that kept forward Markieff Morris from coming back in the Washington Wizards’ 114-111 loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday night, Morris will play tonight versus his former team.

Morris sat out practice today (coach's decision). "I'll be ready tomorrow" v #Suns #Wizards
— J. Michael (@JMichaelCSN) November 20, 2016

Markieff Morris says he will play tonight vs #Suns
— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) November 21, 2016

The Suns will be without TJ Warren and Tyson Chandler, while the Wizards will be without Ian Mahinmi.

The Suns-Wizards game starts at 7 p.m. EST.

Game day!

@WashWizards
⏰ 5 pm
@FOXSPORTSAZ / FOX Sports Go App
@AZSports
Suns Mobile App#WeArePHX pic.twitter.com/WOe4DCzVB9
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 21, 2016

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