Marcus Thornton SG

Current Team: N/A

Born: Jun 5, 1987 (36 years old)

Birthplace/Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Nationality: United States

Height: 6-4 (193cm)     Weight: 205 (93kg)

Hand: Right

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Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent

Agent: Zach Kurtin, Mark Bartelstein, Reggie Brown

Draft Entry: 2009 NBA Draft

Drafted: Round 2, Pick 13, Miami Heat

Draft Rights Trade: MIA to NOP, Jun 25, 2009

Pre-Draft Team: LSU (Sr)

High School: Tara High School [Baton Rouge, Louisiana]


Marcus Thornton News

Wizards Waive Gary Neal, Sign Marcus Thornton
Gary Neal has been dealing with a leg injury and Marcus Thornton gives the Wizards backcourt depth.

Shams Charania/The Vertical

Marcus Thornton Released By Rockets
Marcus Thornton had not returned to the Rockets' active roster after the trade.

Adrian Wojnarowski/The Vertical

Pistons Acquire Donatas Motiejunas From Rockets For 2016 First Rounder
The Pistons have agreed to send Joel Anthony and a protected 2016 first round pick to the Rockets for Donatas Motiejunas and Marcus Thornton.

Adrian Wojnarowski/The Vertical

Rockets Agree To Sign Marcus Thornton To One-Year Deal

Jonathan Feigen/Houston Chronicle

Cavs, Nets, Celtics Agree Upon Three-Team Trade
The trade allows the Cavaliers to create approximately $24 million in cap space, with LeBron James' max contract being worth $20.7 million.

Marc Stein/ESPN

In Pursuit Of Max Contract Slot For LeBron, Cavs Searching For 3rd Team To Take Thornton
The Cavaliers are attempting to find a team willing to take Marcus Thornton in a three-team trade in order to create a max contract slot for LeBron James by unloading Jarrett Jack.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Nets, Cavaliers In Talks To Swap Marcus Thornton For Jarrett Jack
The Nets have targeted Jarrett Jack to improve their depth at point guard.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Nets, Kings Agree To Terry, Evans For Thornton Trade
Marcus Thornton has fallen in the Kings' rotation, while the Nets could use an individual scorer in the backcourt.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Nets, Kings Discussing Terry, Evans For Thornton Trade
Marcus Thornton is being shopped by the Kings in multiple scenarios.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Cavaliers Express Interest In Pierre Jackson, Marcus Thornton, Jason Thompson
The Cavaliers have expressed interest in acquiring the draft rights of Pierre Jackson.

Jason Lloyd/Akron Beacon Journal

Kings Offer Packages Of Marcus Thornton Or Jimmer Fredette For Andre Miller
The Kings have proposed packages of Marcus Thornton or Jimmer Fredette along with a second round pick for Andre Miller, according to sources.

Ken Berger/CBS Sports

Kings Eager To Make Trade
The Kings have a 3-7 record and have several veterans that could be attractive to playoff contenders.

Scott Howard-Cooper/NBA.com

Thornton Still Adjusting To Reserve Role
For Marcus Thornton, who has started almost all of the last two seasons, this reserve role has been an adjustment.

John Reid/The Times Picayune

Thornton To Sign $31M Deal With Kings
Marcus Thornton has finalized a four-year, $33 million contract to remain with the Kings.

Sam Amick/SI.com (via Twitter)

Thornton Has Made Most Of Increased Minutes Since Trade To Kings
Marcus Thornton is averaging 21 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 46% shooting since coming to Sacramento just before the trade deadline.

ProBasketballTalk

Kings Waive Luther Head
With Tyreke Evans likely to return to the lineup during this five-game road trip, Head wasn't likely to play much the rest of the season.

Sacramento Bee

Hornets, Kings Complete Landry For Thornton Trade

The New Orleans Hornets announced that they have acquired forward Carl Landry from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for guard Marcus Thornton and cash considerations.

NBA.com

Hornets, Kings Agree To Landry For Thornton Trade

The Kings and Hornets are close to completing a trade that would send Carl Landry to New Orleans for Marcus Thornton.

Marc Stein/ESPN (via Twitter)

Hornets Receive Trade Offers For Thornton

The Hornets are shopping Marcus Thornton around the NBA in search for a first round pick.

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

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