Rumor Bucks Shopping Monroe "hard"

[Wizard Mentor]

What would you give up for Monroe, or do you have any interest in him?
http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2016/06/bucks-shopping-greg-monroe.html
http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2016/06/bucks-shopping-greg-monroe.html
Bucks Shopping Greg Monroe
June 20th 2016 at 10:57am CST by Luke Adams
Less than a year after signing him as a free agent, the Bucks are shopping Greg Monroe “hard,” reports Michael Scotto of Sheridan Hoops and The Associated Press (via Twitter).

Monroe, who turned 26 earlier this month, was his usual effective self during his first season in Milwaukee, averaging 18.8 points and 10.8 rebounds per 36 minutes to along with a .522 FG%. However, while Monroe was a productive low-post scorer and rebounder for the Bucks, his defense was lacking and he didn’t provide much rim protection.

In our Bucks offseason preview, Dana Gauruder observed that Monroe’s defensive shortcomings could prompt the team to explore the trade market for him, as was reportedly the case at last season’s trade deadline. Although Milwaukee ultimately told Monroe he wouldn’t be moved at that time, at least one report suggested that he would have been obtainable if a trade partner had been willing to give up a “decent” first-round pick.

It remains to be seen what sort of package the Bucks will seek if they move Monroe this offseason, but he’ll enter the 2016/17 season on an expiring contract of sorts. The ex-Piston is Milwaukee’s highest-paid player, with a $17.146MM cap hit for the coming year. He also has a $17.884MM player option for 2017/18, though there’s a good chance he’ll turn down that option and return to the open market a year from now, with the salary cap on the rise.

In addition to figuring out whether or not Monroe fits into their plans next season, the Bucks will also have to determine what to do with Michael Carter-Williams, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Carter-Williams will be extension-eligible, but he was the subject of a few trade rumors earlier this year, and may not have a long-term future in Milwaukee.

 

[BBert]

IDK. A big who can play defense would be nice in the playoffs.

 

[Schilly]

If we could Trade Ed and Mason for him a leave room to sign Whiteside I would do it in a heartbeat.

 

[BigGameDamian]

IDK. A big who can play defense would be nice in the playoffs.

Kevin Love just won a championship.

 

[Harry's Raincoat]

Very little interest in him now. Pairing him with LMA was a different discussion last summer.
Now, although he's still young and improving some......don't think he's the best target for us.
We don't have many assets to trade.

Whiteside, Horford, Howard are still better acquisitions for our team as we don't have to give up anything buy PA money.

 

[BBert]

Kevin Love just won a championship.

So did Mo Williams.

Your point?

 

[Wizard Mentor]

IDK. A big who can play defense would be nice in the playoffs.

I agree, but a 3rd scorer would be nice as well.

 

[BigGameDamian]

So did Mo Williams.

Your point?

Love isn't a very good defending big man yet we keep saying we need one?

 

[julius]

his defense was lacking and he didn’t provide much rim protection.

This screams "no".

Btw, I didn't know you could highlight certain portions of the whole post, and quote it like I did above. That makes it much more streamline.

 

[e_blazer]

Olshey has dodged some pretty bad bullets in his time in Portland and, IMO, this guy is one of them.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

One problem with Monroe is that if he plays well and does opt out after this next season, I don't think we would have full bird rights since he would basically only be coming off a two-year contract.

 

[julius]

Love isn't a very good defending big man yet we keep saying we need one?

If the Blazers had LeBron James, your point might stand.

 

[BBert]

Love isn't a very good defending big man yet we keep saying we need one?

So instead of a very good defending big man, all we need is Lebron James.

I'll settle for either, I guess.

 

[BigGameDamian]

If the Blazers had LeBron James, your point might stand.

We have Damian Lillard and he is making waves in the NBA and in his music career. Can Lillard make a small market seem like a large market? That's the question. We already have a large owner.

 

[blue9]

So instead of a very good defending big man, all we need is Lebron James.

Or for Lillard to grow 6" and put on 40lbs of muscle.

 

[Reep]

If we could Trade Ed and Mason for him a leave room to sign Whiteside I would do it in a heartbeat.

I don't like the idea of losing Ed or Mason, but if you could land Whiteside (for sure) then the combination with Monroe would be amazing.

 

[Pinwheel1]

If we could Trade Ed and Mason for him a leave room to sign Whiteside I would do it in a heartbeat.

Didn't he struggle playing with a low post center in Detroit. Can't remember for sure but I thought he and Drummond were a poor fit because both needed to be down low. I don't see he and Whiteside being a good fit either.

I think if you can get Monroe for very little but cap space he is worth it. He is a good addition to the center committee. But Ed and Mason are too much IMO. Cap space and Cleveland #1 ....or a sign and trade for Leonard.
They could use Meyer's outside shooting.

 

[craigehlo]

I don't like the idea of losing Ed or Mason, but if you could land Whiteside (for sure) then the combination with Monroe would be amazing.

Whiteside and Howard would be amazing. But the more realistic option of a Mahimi & Monroe combo would be a huge upgrade as well.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

So, to repeat:
Pistons don't even try to resign Monroe or sign and trade him, so get NOTHING for him.
Pistons now much better.
Bucks up-and-coming exciting young playoff team. Need "extra piece". Sign Monroe.
Bucks now worse.
Bucks shopping Monroe.

Is that the timetable?

 

[Chris Craig]

Sign and trade Leonard, Montero and a future pick for Monroe and MCW...naaah

 

[Pinwheel1]

So, to repeat:
Pistons don't even try to resign Monroe or sign and trade him, so get NOTHING for him.
Pistons now much better.
Bucks up-and-coming exciting young playoff team. Need "extra piece". Sign Monroe.
Bucks now worse.
Bucks shopping Monroe.

Is that the timetable?

This can not be ignored. And is why I would not give up much to get him. Plus he only has one more year on his contract. (3rd year is a player option) But 17 million is not that much anymore. If you can trade him for Meyers (Who is from the midwest and might want to return) for about 10-12 million per, we only lose about 5-7 million in cap space. That is a low risk option.

 

[Natebishop3]

Didn't he struggle playing with a low post center in Detroit. Can't remember for sure but I thought he and Drummond were a poor fit because both needed to be down low. I don't see he and Whiteside being a good fit either.

I think if you can get Monroe for very little but cap space he is worth it. He is a good addition to the center committee. But Ed and Mason are too much IMO. Cap space and Cleveland #1 ....or a sign and trade for Leonard.
They could use Meyer's outside shooting.

I definitely don't want to waste cap space on Monroe. And if you sign him, he has to play center, so you need a stretch four. He didn't work well with Drummond at all.

 

[santeesioux]

He would only make sense if you brought in a guy that could play defense like Biyombo that could play pf next to him.

 

[Natebishop3]

He would only make sense if you brought in a guy that could play defense like Biyombo that could play pf next to him.

And therein lies the problem, because he lives in the post. So having someone like Biyombo would create a similar issue that they had in Detroit with Drummond/Monroe.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

So, to repeat:
Pistons don't even try to resign Monroe or sign and trade him, so get NOTHING for him.
Pistons now much better.
Bucks up-and-coming exciting young playoff team. Need "extra piece". Sign Monroe.
Bucks now worse.
Bucks shopping Monroe.

Is that the timetable?

Absolutely, but that's why he's gettable at all. There are plenty of examples of guys who had potential, but didn't put it together until their 3rd team.

So, yeah, it's a gamble.

 

[TBpup]

It all comes down to what you have to give up for him? If the Blazers can trade for him using cap room and some small pieces, that is not so bad. Given he doesn't play defense and is basically on a 1- year deal, I can't believe teams are rolling out big offers for him.

That said, the same guy that told me that they would go after him in the first place long before it happened thinks the Blazers will make a run at him again. He actually fits fairly well with Meyers who can stretch the floor but then also play defensive Center which he is much better at than playing defense at the '4'. The problem then is Monroe would have to guard PF''s.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I think he is our plan C or D option if we strike out in free agency. Not a priority but a backup plan.

 

[Mediocre Man]

IDK. A big who can play defense would be nice in the playoffs.

So would a low post scorer, and a guy who could stretch the defense a bit too

Do we have enough to land him via trade (without giving up something that would hurt) and Horford?

 

[Mediocre Man]

Sign and trade Leonard, Montero and a future pick for Monroe and MCW...naaah

Who would you want to get rid of one of my issue players and bring in another?

 

[Natebishop3]

It all comes down to what you have to give up for him? If the Blazers can trade for him using cap room and some small pieces, that is not so bad. Given he doesn't play defense and is basically on a 1- year deal, I can't believe teams are rolling out big offers for him.

That said, the same guy that told me that they would go after him in the first place long before it happened thinks the Blazers will make a run at him again. He actually fits fairly well with Meyers who can stretch the floor but then also play defensive Center which he is much better at than playing defense at the '4'. The problem then is Monroe would have to guard PF''s.

The issue is really that he'd eat up cap space. So unless we are striking out on other guys, I hope we don't go out and get him first.