Markieff Morris ready to be ‘X-factor’ as he joins the Lakers

EL SEGUNDO >> This time last year when the Lakers came calling, Markieff Morris decided to go to Oklahoma City.
At the time, the Thunder had better playoff prospects. Morris didn’t really fancy himself a Hollywood-type guy. The Lakers missed the playoffs, and the Thunder bounced out after one round.
This year, the Lakers stayed in touch, too, and were ready to pounce as Morris became available on the buyout market again after his brief stint in Detroit. They’re the No. 1 Wester