NBA Rumors: Examining Trade Chatter on Greg Monroe, Rudy Gay and More

NBA fans can use a breather from monitoring every superstar’s step. Although the top guys run the league, they don’t hold a monopoly on trade rumors.

There’s plenty of time to wonder where Russell Westbrook and Blake Griffin might wind up. Besides, it could all be for naught if both studs stay with their current teams.

The following guys aren’t as fun to discuss, but they’re significant offensive contributors despite their limitations. With free agency slowing to a crawl and the summer league wrapped up, let’s look at what’s brewing on the trade market.

Greg Monroe and Rudy Gay on Trade Block

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A pair of divisive, well-paid scorers headline the league’s trading block, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein:

Greg Monroe and Rudy Gay, league sources say, continue to be two of the NBA’s most prominent proven vets known to be available via trade.

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 19, 2016

After signing him last summer, the Milwaukee Bucks are already looking to flip big man Greg Monroe. Per Stein, he’s considered expendable after the team retained Miles Plumlee with a four-year, $52 million deal.

Monroe averaged 15.3 points per game on 52.2 percent shooting, but his rugged style doesn’t translate well into a faster NBA. His mid-range game is limited, and he can’t stretch the floor. 

Despite his 6’11” size, the slow-footed center played below-average defense, recording a 107.5 defensive rating. Yet paying him approximately $17 million won’t scare off a buyer who is searching for a post-up scorer after the league’s salary-cap uptick.

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