Suns' Monte Morris: Another absence coming

Morris (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Thursday will mark a third absence in a row for Morris, who is still managing a back injury. The veteran guard's next opportunity to take the floor arrives in Friday's meeting with the Pelicans. Morris' absence won't have a significant impact on Phoenix's rotation, but Tyus Jones sets up as the top backup point guard.