20 best players who could be available at NBA trade deadline

By John Buhler | Feb 13, 2017

Feb 6, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) reacts after being called for a foul during the overtime against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center. Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Washington Wizards 140-135 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 10, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Greg Monroe (15) looks to pass the ball under pressure from Los Angeles Lakers center Tarik Black (28) during the first quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Greg Monroe

Power Forward, Milwaukee Bucks

Greg Monroe is too much of a proven commodity in the frontcourt to be coming off the bench exclusively. Yet, that has been the story for the big man since he joined the Milwaukee Bucks two offseasons ago.

Now that starting power forward for the Bucks Jabari Parker has torn his ACL and will be out for the next year, that could force Monroe back into the starting lineup in Milwaukee. Or that could signify it is time for the Bucks to part ways with their less than fortuitous frontcourt investment in Monroe.

After playing well for most of the first half of the season, the Bucks look to be one of the handful of teams fighting for the No. 7 or No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs race. Unfortunately, it seems increasingly likely that the Bucks will be on the outside looking in at a potential playoff berth in June.

General manager John Hammond could consider flipping the high-priced Monroe for a shooter at the deadline. Monroe does have a player option built into his three-year deal he signed with the Bucks two summers ago worth $17,900,000. Regardless, Monroe’s high price tag will be an issue should he be moved by the Bucks this February.

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