Morris twins guarding Bryant in 2014
Nov 4, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) dribbles between Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) and forward Marcus Morris (15) during the second half at Staples Center. Reuters/Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Markieff Morris, who recently demanded a trade from the Phoenix Suns, will reportedly join the team’s training camp despite strained relationship between the two sides.

David Aldridge of NBA.com reports that Morris will still rejoin the Suns’ camp in this offseason athough the big man is still unhappy with his situation in Phoenix.

Morris publicly demanded a trade earlier in the offseason citing “my future is not in Phoenix” in an interview. Morris’ disappointment with the Suns’ front office roots from the team’s decision to trade twin brother Marcus Morris to the Detroit Pistons last July. The league has fined Morris for his public outburst for $10,000 for “conduct detrimental to the NBA.”

"I've got to show up, no question," Morris said to the Philadelphia Inquirer last month. "You can't do that. I will be a professional. Don't get me wrong.”

Morris was one of the best players in Phoenix last season averaging career-highs of 15.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.

The Suns chased star free agent LaMarcus Aldridge, who plays power forward like Morris, in the 2015 offseason but the former Portland Trail Blazers chose to sign with the San Antonio Spurs. Phoenix acquired veteran center Tyson Chandler in free agency.

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