GREG MONROE RUMORS & GOSSIP
Fire Up The Trade Machine: Shipping Greg Monroe to Boston
The question on the mind of every Celtics fan since 2012's improbable run to the ECF has been "when does Danny Ainge blow it up?"Well that question has been answered... hypothetically. The staff of CelticsLife has taken to the ESPN Trade Machine to find some additional options for the Celtics to consider.WEEK 4: Detroit trades Greg Monroe and Charlie Villanueva to Boston...
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2 days ago
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Are the Detroit Pistons a contender in the East?
Greg Monroe (Photo credit: Allen Einstein/NBAE/Getty)
With a 92-86 victory Tuesday night, the Pistons beat the Knicks for the first time since March 18, 2011.
Yes, the Knicks are only 3-7 on the season, but this was a huge step in the right direction for the Pistons after losing 5 of their previous 6 games. By looking solely at this game, the Pistons have begun to answer some questions...
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16 days ago
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Detroit Pistons: No Matter The Cost Pistons Must Resign Greg Monroe
Detroit Pistons: No Matter The Cost Pistons Must Resign Greg Monroe
By Mike Elworth: Owner and Publisher/Hoopstuff….
Pistons’ center, Andre Drummond has rightfully been named Detroit’s franchise player, as he has superstar potential and will be a multiple time All Star and All NBA Defense player, as well as a legitimate Defensive Player of the Year candidate for years, but...
Pistons' Greg Monroe playing with purpose, as restricted free agency approaches
Maurice Cheeks was asked before a game this season if he knew the contract status of certain players, and he coyly denied any knowledge of who had more to play for than others.
Technically, as coach, it shouldn’t matter to him who will be dealing with what come July -- but only what they can do for him in the team framework from October to May, assuming the Pistons clinch an expected...
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27 days ago
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Pistons' Greg Monroe told to work on midrange jumper
Add Pistons coach Maurice Cheeks to the chorus.
For power forward Greg Monroe to take the next step in his development, he must become proficient at knocking down midrange jumpers.
That has been known for some time, but Cheeks said he mentioned it again to Monroe during Wednesday’s practice.
“I just told him today that if I was him, I’d practice that jump shot right at that...
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29 days ago
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Greg Monroe doesn’t receive contract extension, will become free agent
Greg Monroe, as expected, did not receive a contract extension before last night’s deadline. He’ll become a restricted free agent this summer.
Now, the Pistons have 111 days – until the trade deadline – to determine whether Monroe deserves a max contract. As I wrote a month ago:
The Pistons must determine whether Monroe deserves a max contract. If they deem he doesn’t...
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November 01, 2013
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Detroit Pistons own paint in opening night victory
The Detroit Pistons used a 56-28 advantage in the paint to secure an opening night 113-102 victory over the Washington Wizards. The Pistons, who were without the services of Brandon Jennings and Rodney Stuckey, relied heavily on the frontcourt and they came up huge.
Greg Monroe led the way with his fourth straight double-double versus the Wizards scoring 24 points and snatching 16...
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October 30, 2013
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Detroit Pistons potential free agent targets: 2014-15
Will Greg Monroe be a Piston after 2014?
Every Detroit Pistons season preview I’ve read over the past four or five months has pretty much had the same conclusion: Joe Dumars took a step forward this summer, but the Pistons are far from a completed project. I’ve seen predictions that the Pistons will land somewhere between sixth and ninth place in the East with no chance whatsoever...
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October 23, 2013
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Detroit Pistons “Unlikely” to Sign Greg Monroe to Extension
According to a report released today, the Detroit Pistons are “unlikely” to sign center Greg Monroe to an extension. Although Monroe has shown tremendous promise as a possible franchise center, the Pistons haven’t really talked with Monroe about an extension in the first place. Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press had this to say about the ...The post Detroit Pistons...
Via The League News
October 17, 2013
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The Detroit Pistons can finally shift their attention
AUBURN HILLS- Joe Dumars claimed to have selected the consensus top coach available this off-season when he and Tom Gores came to agreement to hire new head coach; Maurice Cheeks. “I think you try to hire the best person for your particular team or particular situation. It doesn’t become a popularity contest. It becomes who can best connect with your team and your players....
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June 16, 2013
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