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NBA front offices want want big men that can do it all, but Toronto Raptors center Greg Monroe refuses to believe their is no place for traditional centers. Monroe isn’t the type of big man that can take the ball from coast to coast or be a long range shooting threat. He can hit some […]

Just a week ago, it was reported that Toronto Raptors backup big man Greg Monroe was working with head coach Nick Nurse to shoot more outside shots this upcoming season. Despite many people questioning whether Monroe can actually make this leap, especially after never making a three-ball in his career thus far, it looks like he […]

The Toronto Raptors added a familiar face to their roster when they signed center Greg Monroe to a one-year deal for the veteran’s minimum. That face is especially familiar for starter Jonas Valanciunas, who went toe-to-toe with the lefty during the 2017 playoffs, including coming face-to-face during an on-court altercation. Monroe hasn’t forgotten the incident, […]

These last few seasons have seen a rapid evolution of the NBA. The league has successfully abandoned the traditional approach and transitioned towards position-less basketball. Toronto Raptors big man Greg Monroe realizes this, but more on that in a second. Point guards, like Kyrie Irving and Chris Paul, are now spending more time on the […]

Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster is optimistic about Greg Monroe’s recent signing after reeling in the lefty big man on a one-year, $2.1 million deal for the veteran’s minimum, according to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun. “Greg’s a proven big man in this league,” said Webster. “We believe Greg’s experience will be a great addition […]

Earlier, it was reported that the Toronto Raptors have added more muscle to their 2018-19 roster by signing veteran big man Greg Monroe to a cheap one-year, $2.2 million – or the equivalent of the veteran’s minimum. According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports, the Raptors had their eyes on Monroe for several weeks before […]

The NBA salary cap boomed ever since the billion dollar TV deal was signed a few years back. The new structure gave average players a very good chance to secure the bag. However, did they deserve their massive paychecks? Tommy Beer perfectly captures the irony and somewhat ridiculous aftermath of the current NBA salary cap. […]

The Toronto Raptors have agreed to terms with big man Greg Monroe, according to Yahoo Sports’ Shams Charania. The deal is for the veteran’s minimum of one year, $2.2 million. Monroe last played for the Boston Celtics after getting traded from the Phoenix Suns, getting sparse minutes off the bench in the playoffs. He has […]

Sources say that unrestricted free agent Greg Monroe may be the man the Toronto Raptors are looking at to fill the final spot on their roster. Although nothing has been finalized yet, it is possible that Monroe will be part of a new-look Raptors squad entering the 2018-19 season, as reported by Josh Lewenberg of […]

As the Boston Celtics look to solidify their roster for next season, and try to make a run back to the Eastern Conference Finals, there is one guy for sure that isn’t expected back, Greg Monroe. https://twitter.com/Sports___Throne/status/1003751963941527553 According to the Boston Globe, Monroe probably won’t be back because of his struggles on the defensive side […]

Nicknames are sometimes a way of expressing fondness or adoration for someone, as well as a candid way of simply finding amusement in clowning someone based on their traits. The way the nickname strikes a chord with others shows how much adoration, amusement or awe that the person instills in others. In the NBA, there […]

While it is ultimately an entertainment product, the NBA is a business for players. And, like any business, there is an element of risk involved. Players have to be able to maximize their career earnings while putting themselves in the best position for playoff success. There are plenty of examples of guys who succeed in […]

Some of the most lethal 3-point shooters have been able to make the hairs in people’s neck stands when they have the ball on their hands in the clutch. Jodie Meeks of the Washington Wizards isn’t one of the most known, but is just as lethal when left open, which cause Boston Celtics center Greg […]

As the Boston Celtics continue to deal with a number of injuries to their key players, Brad Stevens is left to come up with creative ways on how to maximize the usage of his available players and mix up his rotations. That said, he made it known that there could be times that he will […]

During the flurry of moves occurring around the league prior to the trade deadline on Thursday afternoon, the Boston Celtics took care of a roster addition of their own. The Celtics have officially announced the signing of free agent veteran big man Greg Monroe to one-year, $5 million deal to fill their last open roster spot. […]

The Boston Celtics are expected to make things official with their brand new free agent acquisition Greg Monroe, as the big man traveled to Washington D.C. today to sign his new one-year, $5 million contract and possibly make his team debut against the Washington Wizards, according to A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston. Monroe […]

The Boston Celtics made a big move in advance of the trade deadline recently. But it wasn’t one of the normal Danny Ainge monster signings. It was a little more under the radar, but still very significant to the franchise going forward. The Celtics picked up Greg Monroe off waivers for one year and $5 […]

Don’t tell the plethora of individuals in Boston sports gear sitting in this airport, but the Boston Celtics are still a few pieces away from sweeping Golden State.  If making themselves genuinely competitive this season is the goal, Boston needs a significant upgrade over current second unit big men (Currently Daniel Theis and Aron Baynes) […]

Free agent center Greg Monroe will sign a one-year, $5 million deal with the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The big man had recently been bought out by the Phoenix Suns this week and was debating which team to join next, after starting the season with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics have now used […]

As we head into the month of February, we already have Nikola Mirotic on his way to play with star power forward Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans. On Thursday, Mirotic was traded from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for a package that included center Omer Asik, guards Tony Allen and Jameer Nelson, and […]

The Houston Rockets are the second-best team in the Western Conference, and considered to be the biggest threat to unseat the Golden State Warriors in the conference, possibly even getting a good opportunity to win an NBA championship. But even though the Rockets have a deep roster and an MVP candidate in James Harden, the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are likely the frontrunners to acquire forward/center Greg Monroe once he’s evaluated all of his options, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, as they have gathered momentum to make an aggressive push for the touted frontcourt player. Coach Alvin Gentry spoke to Monroe in the aftermath of his contract buyout with the Phoenix […]

As it turns out, ESPN Insider Adrian Wojnarowski wasn’t wrong when he predicted recently-bought-out forward/center Greg Monroe would receive plenty of attention coming into this trade deadline. In fact, the San Antonio Spurs and the Washington Wizards have added themselves to the race for his services, according to NBA.com’s David Aldridge. Monroe had initially received […]

After it was announced by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday that former Phoenix Suns center Greg Monroe had agreed to a contract buyout with the team, it appears that he is on the radar of the New Orleans Pelicans and a handful of other teams. Wojnarowski thinks that Monroe will draw a large amount of interest […]

The rumor mill continues to spin after the Phoenix Suns reportedly reached a buyout with center Greg Monroe. As a result, there are a number of teams waiting to sign the 27-year-old once he clears waivers — among those are the Boston Celtics. According to David Aldridge of NBA.com, the Celtics have already established themselves […]

Greg Monroe’s stint with the Phoenix Suns has come to an end. It has been reported that the veteran big man is not inside Talking Stick Arena with the team on Wednesday night, as he and the team have already reached a buyout, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. He will be available for teams […]

The Phoenix Suns have struggled to break through in the first few months of the season well outside possibly contending for a playoff spot. According to Scott Bordow of azcentral.com, the Suns could look into potentially parting ways with veteran big man Greg Monroe depending on their decision process with guard Isaiah Canaan. Don't be […]

When the Phoenix Suns take the court on Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks, it will mark the first time that veteran forward Greg Monroe will play against his former team. Despite that being the case, Monroe put little importance toward facing the team that he has spent the last two-plus seasons, according to Matt […]

Playing against a former team is no longer a unique experience for Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe. But it must be at least a little weird for him to play in Phoenix on Wednesday, now wearing a different uniform. It would be the first time Bledsoe will be facing the Phoenix Suns since general manager […]

As you might have heard or noticed, the Phoenix Suns have a glut of big men. After shipping disgruntled point guard Eric Bledsoe to the Milwaukee Bucks early this month for Greg Monroe and a future pick, Suns head coach Jay Triano has since been left with a daily conundrum of how to manage the […]

Greg Monroe’s debut for the Phoenix Suns definitely could’ve gone better. While he had a strong game personally with 20 points and 11 rebounds, the Suns were on the receiving end of a 142-116 humiliation by the Houston Rockets, who had 90 points by halftime. The veteran big man was clearly not impressed by his […]

As Greg Monroe is expected to make his team debut with the Phoenix Suns today, his former coach Stan Van Gundy could potentially see a reunion with him in the near future. Phoenix has remained hellbent on getting younger, and have debated flipping Monroe to anyone that comes calling with a worthwhile deal. Monroe is […]

After being included in the package that the Milwaukee Bucks sent last week in exchange for Eric Bledsoe, Greg Monroe may already debut for the Phoenix Suns as early as Thursday, when they host the Houston Rockets. Suns GM Ryan McDonough says Greg Monroe could be in uniform tomorrow night vs Houston. — John Gambadoro […]

There weren’t a few general managers who picked up their phones and contacted Phoenix Suns GM Ryan McDonough who put embattled point guard Eric Bledsoe on the trading block, and in the end, it’s the Milwaukee Bucks, who landed the services of the Kentucky product. Speaking on his own podcast, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski revealed that […]

The Phoenix Suns kicked off their first notable trade of the 2017-18 NBA season by dealing guard Eric Bledsoe for big man Greg Monroe and a first-round draft pick. Following the whole Bledsoe fiasco, Suns general manager Ryan McDonough was quick to find a solid return for the former Kentucky Wildcat. However, it was a bit […]

Greg Monroe was the biggest price the Milwaukee Bucks paid to extricate embattled Eric Bledsoe from the Phoenix Suns but the big man may soon find himself either out of work or out of the desert. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who first reported for the trade, Monroe’s contract could be bought out by the […]

Looking for a salon will not be the first order of business for Eric Bledsoe in Milwaukee. Rather, it’ll be acclimating to a new environment that should suit his career better than the one he had with the Phoenix Suns. Now a Milwaukee Bucks guard after getting traded by Phoenix for big man Greg Monroe […]

The Phoenix Suns finally pulled the trigger on a deal for Eric Bledsoe on Tuesday as they sent the disgruntled point guard to the Milwaukee Bucks for Greg Monroe and picks. As it so happens, the Sporting News has posted a video of the exact moment Monroe discovered he had been traded to the Suns. […]

The trade between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns could create a different avenue for forward/center Greg Monroe if the latter decides to buy him out upon completing the deal. Teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Boston Celtics would immediately present themselves as strong candidates to make a run for the skilled […]