Morris, who has not played professionally since 2023-24 and makes regular appearances on ESPN’s “First Take,” allegedly got $115,000 from the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino and $150,000 from performing a similar scam at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. The 35-year-old has been in custody in Broward County, Fla., since Sunday.

Marcus Morris Sr., a former NBA player, faces serious allegations of defrauding Las Vegas casinos of over $265,000 through fraudulent checks. Arrested

Authorities arrested NBA veteran Marcus Morris at a South Florida airport on Sunday, jail records show. Morris was taken into custody on a fraud charge for a check made with insufficient funds, which his agent said is related to a casino debt.