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Cavaliers finalizing deal to sign Marcus Morris for remainder of season

The Cleveland Cavaliers are solidifying their roster for the remainder of the season by signing veteran forward Marcus Morris.

According to a report by Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, the Cavaliers have decided to retain Morris after the expiration of his 10-day contract.

Morris, 34, has made an immediate impact since joining the Cavaliers, averaging 7.8 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in five games.

By securing Morris for the rest of the season, the Cavaliers are bolstering their depth as they make a push for postseason success.

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With only nine regular-season games remaining, Cleveland currently sits in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings.

The Cavaliers are just two games behind the second-seeded Milwaukee Bucks, positioning themselves for a strong playoff seed.

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