Greg Monroe is one of the regulars in the NBA trade rumor mills this offseason. According to reports, Milwaukee Bucks have been marketing the players for a while now but since they have not inked a deal yet, Monroe will stay with Bucks in the meantime.
According to Journal Times, Milwaukee Bucks was a complete mess last NBA season. The team was plagued with poor 3-point defense and poor 3-point offense. It was obvious that the coaches and players have a gap. There was no connection.
However, the blame was put on Greg Monroe's poor performance. The Bucks' organization and league think that Monroe's inferior gameplay is another factor that gave the team a nightmare in the playoffs. These scenarios could be one of the reason, Monroe is in the NBA trading block.
There are rumors that Milwaukee Bucks is trading Greg Monroe to New Orleans Pelicans for Tyreke Evans but some sources think that Monroe is not a good fit to Pelicans' system. However, per Yibada Pelicans is one of the best team for Monroe.
Per the report, if New Orleans Pelicans sign Greg Monroe, he could give the team a great offensive threat while allowing Anthony Davis to play in his natural position at the four shot. However, Monroe's offensive skill will not match Alvin Gentry's fast-paced offense but his presence could free up some space for shooters.
Aside from New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers could also trade for Greg Monroe. Monroe will be a great addition to the two NBA contenders' roster.
However, at the time it is unlikely for GSW to sign Greg Monroe because they lack the asset to do so. The team just loses a number of key players to acquire Kevin Durant.
Meanwhile, Cleveland Cavaliers are still upgrading their roster and Greg Monroe could give the team a great scoring and rebounding. The trade might cost Cavs' power forward and center player Kevin Love.
Should Greg Monroe join New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors or Cleveland Cavaliers? Which of the three teams do you think is perfect for Monroe's skills? Is trading Monroe a wise decision for Milwaukee Bucks? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
