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NBA Rumors: 5 Noteworthy Names Who Could Actually Be Traded

By Gil Alcaraz IV

Feb 26, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) rebounds against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) rebounds against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Greg Monroe Milwaukee Bucks
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Greg Monroe, C – Milwaukee Bucks

It wasn’t long ago Greg Monroe was seen as one of the better big men in the NBA. Now, as we work our way through the early parts of the 2016-17 campaign, he’s not even a starter for the Milwaukee Bucks.

In fact, it appears he’s fallen completely out of favor with head coach Jason Kidd. It’s gotten to the point where Monroe was a coach’s choice to sit out the Bucks’ battle with the Heat on Thursday. Then on Saturday night, he saw a measly two minutes.

Monroe had already been previously demoted to bench duties, and appears on the verge of becoming an irrelevant part of the Milwaukee roster.

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So why wouldn’t the Bucks want to trade him? If they can find a viable partner, giving him a new opportunity elsewhere would be best for all parties involved. Stein already made it known not long ago that he’d be available if a suitor came calling.

Monroe is more than capable of being a standout center in this league. We saw how dominant he was at times during his days with the Detroit Pistons. I’m confident he could return to that state in a different setting.

By trading Monroe, the Bucks would add an extra piece or two as they continue to improve under Kidd. Then Monroe gets a fresh start elsewhere, presumably on a team in need of an impact interior presence.

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