Wizards' Markieff Morris: Won't face charges for May 26 incident

Morris won't face charges for an incident that occurred May 26 at the Philadelphia International Airport, John Gonzalez of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

Analysis:

Morris was detained by airport security on suspicion of marijuana possession, but during a law enforcement investigation the incident, Morris' friend confessed that the marijuana belonged to him. The 26-year-old has had brushes with the law before and wore out his welcome earlier this past season in Phoenix, but it appears the Wizards are comfortable with him as a member of their core. Morris averaged 12.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 26.4 minutes per game in 27 appearances with the Wizards following his February acquisition, and remains under contract through the 2018-19 season.