Markieff Morris (left knee sprain) is out for Monday's game versus the Lakers, Paul Coro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Morris (left knee sprain) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Lakers, Paul Coro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Analysis:

This will be the second consecutive missed game for Morris, who was originally questionable to participate. He injured his knee early in a matchup versus the Clippers on Nov. 12. Jon Leuer is expected to start in place of Morris while he continues to heal up.