Arrest of NBA veteran Marcus Morris at airport due to outstanding casino debt
NBA Veteran Marcus Morris Arrested for Unpaid Casino Marker in Nevada
Marcus Morris, a 13-season NBA veteran and twin brother of Markieff Morris, was arrested at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in July 2025. The arrest was due to an outstanding warrant for writing a check with insufficient funds, related to an unpaid marker issue at a Las Vegas casino.
The unpaid marker case is categorized as a class D felony in Nevada, with punishment including up to four years in prison and/or financial penalties. The outstanding amount in this case was greater than $1,200, which allows law enforcement to issue an arrest warrant.
Morris was initially denied bond but was released after spending over 50 hours in jail. Nevada sought to extradite Morris, but prosecutors indicated they would consider dismissing the charges if the debts were fully repaid. Morris wired nearly $300,000 to cover the casino markers, and as a result, Las Vegas prosecutors dismissed the fraud and theft charges against him as of early August 2025.
Yony Noy, Morris' agent, posted on social media to clarify the situation, stating that there is no fraud involved in the case and dismissing reports of Marcus Morris using fake checks. Markieff Morris also expressed concern about the escalation of the matter given the details of the case.
As of the current situation, Marcus Morris is a free agent. He left the Cleveland Cavaliers last year. In the meantime, Marcus Morris has been appearing on "First Take" on ESPN to discuss the incident and his career.
According to Nevada law, an unpaid marker is considered equivalent to writing a bad check. It is important to note that while unpaid casino markers can lead to serious legal implications, they may also be resolved by settling the owed amount, as Morris' case demonstrates.
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- Despite the serious legal ramifications involving Marcus Morris' unpaid casino marker in Nevada, leading to his arrest in 2025, the situation was later resolved when he repaid the owed amount, resulting in the dismissal of fraud and theft charges.
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