Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Darius Morris, a former NBA point guard who played for the Los Angeles Lakers and other teams, has died, his family said Saturday.
He was 33. "With great sadness we announce the passing of our dearly beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris," his family told TMZ Sports. "During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Darius Morris, #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers, shoots against the Utah Jazz during a pre-season game at the Honda Center on Oct.
16, 2012 in Anaheim, California. (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) Morris’ body was found in the Los Angeles area, according to TMZ.
No cause of death was immediately announced. "We are heartbroken by the passing of Darius Morris," the Lakers wrote on X. Morris was a standout college basketball star at Michigan.