NBA Rumors: Raptors Interested in Greg Monroe After Trading for Kawhi Leonard
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As they look to sign a backup center behind Jonas Valanciunas, the Toronto
Raptors have Greg Monroe on their list of targets, TSN's Josh Lewenberg
reported Saturday.
Monroe split last season between the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns and Boston
Celtics. He averaged 10.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.
Toronto sent Jakob Poeltl to the San Antonio Spurs as part of the Kawhi
Leonard trade, so the Raptors have a clear hole at center. Playing Serge
Ibaka or Pascal Siakam out of position are their only options to spell
Valanciunas.
Lewenberg noted, however, Monroe wouldn't be an ideal addition because his
defense close to the basket leaves something to be desired.
According to NBA.com, opponents shot 61.5 percent inside six feet against
Monroe. By comparison, Poeltl allowed opponents to shoot 51.2 percent inside
six feet.
While Monroe is a solid scorer and rebounder, he could leave the Raptors
exposed in the paint defensively. Valanciunas has his own problems on
defense. Opposing teams can exploit the 26-year-old by pulling him away from
the basket and switching him oto athletic guards.
Toronto isn't in a position to be picky, though. Monroe is one of the best
centers available, and he'd likely settle for the $5.3 million mid-level
exception—the only avenue through which the cash-strapped Raptors can make
another big signing.
大意： 在暴龍用DDR+Poeltl交易來可愛後，中鋒破了個大洞，考慮簽下Monroe
暴龍雖已破薪資上限，但還有一個 5.3M 中產特例還沒使用
心得： 暴龍有合約的才 13位而已，且中鋒除了大V外沒人了，中產的確可考慮看看