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14:52, 07-Aug-2018
NBA veteran Monroe signs one-year deal with Toronto Raptors
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14:39, 10-Aug-2018
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NBA free-agent center Greg Monroe, one of the biggest names left on the market, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Toronto Raptors worth 2.2 million US dollars, according to a report by Yahoo Sports.
The eight-year veteran provides frontcourt depth for the Raptors who acquired All-Star Kawhi Leonard in a blockbuster deal and also have Jonas Valanciunas, Pascal Siakam and Serge Ibaka.
Monroe was well-traveled during the 2017-18 season, averaging 10.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 51 games split between the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics.
Greg Monroe (R) and Kevin Love battle for the ball during Game Two of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 15, 2018, in Boston. /VCG Photo
Greg Monroe (R) and Kevin Love battle for the ball during Game Two of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 15, 2018, in Boston. /VCG Photo
He was acquired by Phoenix in a November deal that sent Eric Bledsoe to Milwaukee, then signed with Boston after receiving a buyout.
Monroe averaged 4.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 9.5 minutes in 11 playoff games for the Celtics.
He is averaging 13.7 points and 8.6 rebounds in 589 career regular-season games.
(With input from agencies)