Adam Morrison may get the first start of his NBA career.

The Charlotte Observer reported on Thursday night that Bobcats starting guard Raymond Felton would miss Friday's game against the Seattle SuperSonics with bruised ribs. Morrison was the likely replacement.

Felton told the Observer that he first injured his back a week ago against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He aggravated the injury against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday and left the game after playing 27 minutes.