What It Means:

This an unexpected development, even with all the trade talk surrounding Monroe. The Bucks clearly believe in Plumlee, putting their faith on display with a four-year, $52 million contract this summer. John Henson was also locked down for a long-term deal, so a trade would be necessary to avoid a logjam in the frontcourt in Milwaukee. Khris Middleton's (hamstring) injury could be playing a role in the thinking here. Monroe currently makes for a solid pick towards the end of the middle rounds in fantasy drafts.

Monroe averaged 15.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists with 0.8 blocks per game on a .522 effective field goal percentage this past season. He had a 5.5 nERD in 79 games (67 starts).