EL SEGUNDO - Los Angeles Lakers guard Darius Morris, who was tendered a qualifying offer from the team on June 29, signed the qualifying offer today.
Morris, who was selected by the Lakers with the 41st pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, averaged 2.4 points, 0.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 19 games last season.
He recorded a career high 9 points, career high 5 assists and career high-tying 3 rebounds on April 26 at Sacramento.