Greg Monroe

Two first round selections from the 2010 N.B.A. Draft are swapping teams. What are the long-term implications? — On Tuesday, November 7, the Milwaukee Bucks traded Greg Monroe, their 2018 first round pick (lottery protected), and their 2018 second round pick to the Phoenix Suns for Eric Bledsoe. The trade was first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe. It was only a matter of time until…

This offseason, the Pistons upgraded. They also seemingly ignored fit and spacing, which might hamper them reaching their maximum offensive potential. Ultimately, though, they decided that’s less important than simple improvement. This was a team destined for another lottery appearance without major talent upgrades. In adding Josh Smith and Brandon…