News: The Pistons official team website reports that Greg Monroe expects to line up at power forward next season with Andre Drummond at center. "A lot more shooting, a little more ballhandling, just being comfortable being a little bit further off the block,” he said. “I’ll be off the block more, although I can’t really say.” The report says shooting more than anything tops his summer to-do list. “It will be more shooting than anything,” he said. “I’ll have the ball in different areas, but as far as ballhandling, it’s not like I’ll be bringing the ball up. At the top of the list, if I had to make a list, shooting would definitely be a big part of it. It just opens up everything for myself and the rest of the offense.”
Analysis: Monroe had another solid season in his third year with 16.0 points, 9.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists, with the points and assists career highs. The move to power forward could hurt Monroe slightly, but we're not worried. He is worth drafting as a starting option in all leagues, and he should come off the board as early as Round 2.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe notched his 36th double-double of the season during Monday's contest against the 76ers. Monroe finished with 27 points and 16 rebounds in the 109-101 win on 10 of 14 shooting from the field. He made all seven of his free throws and also added four assists and one block to his stat line.
Analysis: Monroe's 36 double-doubles are the most Piston since Grant Hill had 44 back in 1995-96. The 22-year-old turned in another productive season as he is averaging a career-best 16.1 points and 9.9 rebounds on the year. However, we expected a bit more from Monroe -- at least in the scoring department -- but most feel he has not even come close to reaching his full potential yet. Even if this is as good as it gets for Monroe, he should considered a high-end option option heading into the 2013-14 campaign.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe scored 20-plus points for the third time in the last five games on Wednesday against the Pistons. He finished with 23 points and hauled in eight rebounds in the 111-104 win. He went 10 for 18 from the floor and made 3 of 5 free throws while playing 38 minutes. Monroe also posted four assists and a steal in the victory.
Analysis: Monroe entered Wednesday averaging 18.6 points with 8.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals in the previous five contests. He continues to progress as a reliable option in Fantasy and at age 22, still has plenty of room to grow. The Pistons have a solid backcourt with Monroe and Andre Drummond going forward, especial since both are centers. Keep Monroe active in the majority of Fantasy formats down the stretch.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe has another strong performance Wednesday, as he took advantage of an overmatched Celtics front court. He scored 24 points on 11 of 22 shooting, and snagged 17 rebounds -- nine offensive. He added three assists and a pair of steals, however he also turned the ball over six times in 39 minutes, in a 98-93 loss.
Analysis: Monroe is averaging 17.6 points per game over the last five, with four double-doubles in that span. He seems to be enjoying the presence of Andre Drummond in the starting lineup, a good sign for the duo's future. Monroe did not quite take the step forward we expected this season, but he is still averaging 15.9 points and 9.5 rebounds per game on the season. He remains a solid option in all formats down the stretch.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe notched his 32nd double-double of the season during Tuesday's contest against the Timberwolves. Monroe finished with 11 points and 12 rebounds in the 105-82 defeat on 5 of 13 shooting from the field. He went 1 of 2 from the charity stripe and also added four steals and an assist to his stat line, while logging 29 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Monroe continues to be one of the lone bright spots for the Pistons as the losses continue to mount in Detroit. The third-year man out of Georgetown entered his latest tilt averaging 15.8 points and 9.5 rebounds on the year, despite shooting a career-worst 48.2 percent from the field. At just 22 years of age, Monroe hasn't even scratched the surface of his potential yet and is still nearly putting up a double-double per game. Fantasy owners should continue to roll with the 22-year-old as a high-end option in all formats moving forward.
News: Detroit center Greg Monroe entered Saturday's contest against Portland shooting just 34 percent in his previous four games. Monroe shot better in the 112-101 loss, scoring 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting. He also hauled in nine rebounds and posted six assists. Monroe made 4 of 8 free throws while playing 36 minutes in the defeat.
Analysis: Monroe has struggled a bit since returning from his ankle injury but played well on Saturday and should be able to get back on track moving forward. After a breakout campaign a year ago, Monroe has not made a ton of progress this season but at age 22, he still holds a ton of upside in Fantasy. Few players put up such consistent numbers at a thin position so keep Monroe active in the majority of formats.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe was able to get back on the court during Friday's against the Mavericks. Monroem who missed Detroit's loss to the Knicks last Wednesday with an ankle injury, finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds in the 102-99 defeat. He made 5 of his 13 field-goal attempts and also added four assists and one steal to his stat line, while logging 34 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Monroe was a bit off the mark with his shot Friday night, but did not seem to be hampered by his ankle injury. The 22-year-old continues to play at a consistently high level as he entered his latest tilt averaging 16.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists on the year. As long as Monroe can stay healthy, he can be considered a high-end Fantasy option in all formats moving forward.
News: The Pistons official team website reports that center Greg Monroe expects to play Friday night against Dallas. Monroe missed Wednesday's game against the Knicks with an injured ankle.
Analysis: Fantasy owners should keep an eye on Monroe's status prior to Friday's game, but if he's able to play against the Mavericks then he should be active in all formats. He is averaging 19.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.0 steals in his past five games and is a must-start Fantasy option in all leagues when healthy.
News: Detroit center Greg Monroe (ankle) was ruled out against the Knicks for Wednesday's home game. Monroe tweaked the ankle in practice earlier in the week and is considered day to day. He underwent X-rays, which came back negative.
Analysis: Monroe has averaged 19.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.0 steals with 3.4 assists per game over his last five contests. Fantasy owners should be fretting that he's not in the lineup but hopefully he can return shortly. He is a solid start in all Fantasy formats, when healthy.
News: The Detroit News reports that Pistons center Greg Monroe tweaked his ankle and is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Fantasy owners in all leagues should continue to monitor what happens with Monroe, and hopefully he can play against the Knicks. He is averaging 19.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.0 steals in his past five games and is a must-start Fantasy option in all leagues when healthy.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe had a big game on Wednesday during a win at Washington. Monroe scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the double-double over 39 minutes on the floor. He shot 12 of 17 from the field and picked up four steals for the Pistons in the winning effort.
Analysis: Monroe has recorded double-doubles in two of his last three games but Wednesday took things to another level with his performance. He's averaging close to a double-double per game this season and can be active in all Fantasy leagues and formats.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe was able to turn in a bounce-back performance during Wednesday's contest against the Bobcats. Monroe, who had his eight game double-double streak snapped during Detroit's blowout loss to the Grizzlies Tuesday night, poured in 19 points in the 105-99 win, with 10 of those coming over the last 6:30 in the fourth quarter. He made seven of his 13 field-goal attempts and also added seven rebounds, seven assists, three blocks and a steal to his stat line, while logging 35 minutes of game action.
Analysis: After ending the first half of the season on a tear, Monroe looked a bit off the mark against the Grizzlies Tuesday night. However, some of that was likely due to rust after a six-day layoff and he more than looked like his usual productive self against the Bobcats. After struggling with his shot over the first few months of the year, Monroe has connected on 54 percent of his shots over his last 16 games and looks poised for a big second half. Fantasy owners should continue to roll with him as a must-start option in all formats moving forward.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe had another big double-double on Wednesday night against Washington as the first half of the season came to an end. Monroe scored 16 points and grabbed 18 rebounds over 34 minutes. He was 5 of 12 from the field and added four assists and two steals.
Analysis: Monroe finished the first half of the season with an outstanding flourish. He averaged over 16 points and 10 rebounds in the first half, but was at 19.2 points and 13.6 boards over his last five games. Playing his best basketball right now, Monroe is a must-start Fantasy option across the board.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe recorded a double-double on Monday night during a loss to the Hornets. Monroe played big in the loss as he scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for his team over 39 minutes on the floor. Monroe shot 8 for 15 but went just 1 for 7 from the line, otherwise he'd have scored more. Monroe added two blocks, two steals and four assists in a pretty complete statistical line.
Analysis: It was another night and another double-double for Monroe, who now has done it in seven straight games and has yet to miss a double-double in February. He's averaging 18.6 points, 12.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game over his last five. Monroe is playing about as well as he has all year and should be active in just about all Fantasy leagues and formats heading into the All-Star break.
News: With Andre Drummond expected to be sidelined at least until mid-March, Detoit center Greg Monroe stepped up and answered with his fifth consecutive double-double Friday night against San Antonio. Monroe went 9 of 16 shooting from the field and 8 of 10 from the charity stripe. He finished with 26 points and 16 rebounds in a 119-109 victory. He also chipped in with five assists, two steals and a blocked shot while logging 40 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Monroe has turned in monster performances as of late as he is averaging a double-double -- 20.0 points and 12.8 rebounds on 54.7 percent shooting from the field over his last five games. The Pistons will heavily rely on the 22-year-old down low now that Drummond is expected to miss a good chunk of the season. Monroe continues to show signs of progress in each of his first three seasons in the league and should remain active in all formats moving forward.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe turned in his fourth straight double-double on Wednesday night against the Nets. He led Detroit with 23 points and hauled in 10 rebounds in the 93-90 loss. He went 10 for 16 from the floor and made 3 of 6 free throws while playing 35 minutes. Monroe also chipped in with two assists and a block in the defeat.
Analysis: Monroe has started to heat up again for the Pistons and is showing again why he is so valuable in Fantasy. He is averaging 18.4 points with 11.4 rebounds and two blocks in the previous five contests on 52 percent shooting. The 22-year-old has progressed in each of his first three seasons in the NBA and remains an elite option in all formats.
News: Detroit center Greg Monroe had a big game on Sunday in a loss to the Lakers. Monroe got the start at center and recorded a double-double over 30-plus minutes on the court. He was 9 for 14 from the field to score 20 points to lead the team and added 12 rebounds with two blocked shots. Monroe also contributed two assists.
Analysis: Monroe recorded his second double-double in his last five games and is averaging over 20 points and 10 board per night over that span with 1.5 blocks and some steals and assists as well. Monroe is trying to show the Pistons that he's still the best center on the roster as Andre Drummond has played extremely well. Monroe can be active in all Fantasy formats for the time being, especially as it seems he's picking up his game again.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe put together a decent performance on Tuesday night during a loss at home to the Bucks. Monroe was overshadowed by rookie center Andre Drummond, who scored 18 points and added 18 rebounds, as he scored just 14 points with eight boards over 24 minutes. Monroe was 6 of 8 from the field with four assists and a blocked shot, but he also turned the ball over five times.
Analysis: The 22-year-old Monroe and the 19-year-old Drummond could make up what should be a formidable front court for years to come. Right now Monroe is the better option of the two due to consistency. He's averaging 17.4 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game over his last five and that is a close estimation of his season's numbers. Monroe can be active pretty much across the board in Fantasy formats.
News:The Detroit News reports the emergence of Pistons rookie center Andre Drummond is having an impact on Greg Monroe, who said adjusting to playing more of a power forward position remains a transition. "It's definitely a difference on defense, especially for teams who might play small with a stretch-four," Monroe said. "On offense in our system, it isn't that big a difference, just subtle things. I have to space out more with Andre down there. I'll have to pop a couple more times but it's not something I'm struggling with. It's something more of an adjustment on defense. For two years, I'm playing the five and I'm used to rotations coming toward the basket. It's habits that were good (playing center) that can give other guys a couple (open) shots."
Analysis: Monroe failed to score in double figures Wednesday at Chicago for the first time in 10 games. Although, he has been held under 10 points before Wednesday, so it's nothing to fret over. Monroe is still averaging 15.3 points per game this season after averaging 15.4 points per game last season, His rebounding is slightly down from 9.7 to 9.1, but he is averaging a career-best 3.3 assists per game, so it's not like Drummond's presence has rendered Monroe a useless Fantasy option. He continues to be a viable Fantasy play in all formats.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe recorded his fifth straight double-double on Sunday night against the Celtics. He scored 15 points and hauled in 11 rebounds -- with four coming on the offensive glass -- in the 103-88 win. He went 6 for 12 from the floor and made 3 of 4 free throws while playing 38 minutes. Monroe also chipped in with five assists and a steal in the victory.
Analysis: Monroe has not been hitting the boards as much this season but has picked up the pace of late with seven double-doubles in the last eight games. He is averaging 16.4 points with 11.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists in the previous five contests while shooting nearly 55 percent during that stretch. Many owners thought the 22-year-old would be in for a breakout campaign but since he continues to put up consistent numbers in Detroit, keep Monroe active in the majority of formats heading into Week 13 (Jan. 21-27).
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe turned in another productive performance as he registered his 15th double-double of the season during Thursday's contest against the Knicks in London. Monroe scored 11 and grabbed 10 rebounds in a 102-87 defeat. He went 4 of 12 shooting from the field and converted 3 of 4 free throw attempts on the night. He also chipped in with five assists and a steal while logging 36 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Monroe has stepped up his game as of late, posting a double-double in six of the last seven games thus far. The 22-year-old is averaging 16.7 points and 10.9 rebounds while shooting 50.5 percent from the field over that span. Monroe went through a bit of a lull at the end of December, which had most Fantasy owners freaking out a bit, but now he is bounced back and should be active in all formats, especially with four games heading into Week 13 (Jan. 21-27).
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe registered his 13th double-double of the season in Friday's contest against the Bucks. Monroe dropped in a team-high 26 points and 11 rebounds in the 103-87 win 11 of 19 shooting from the field. He made four of his eight free-throw attempts and added two assists while logging 35 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Monroe went through a bit of a lull at the end of December, which had most Fantasy owners freaking out a bit. However, the 22-year-old has bounced-back in a major way of late and has averaged 18.8 points and 11.0 rebounds over his last five games. He has notched four double-doubles over that span while shooting 52 shooting percent from the field. Fantasy owners should feel free to get Monroe active again now that he has gotten himself back on track.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe had 18 points and a team-high 14 rebounds during Detroit's 108-101 overtime loss to Charlotte on Sunday night. Monroe posted double-digits in boards for the third time in the past four games while finishing with exactly 18 points for the third consecutive contest. He connected on 7 of 10 attempts from the field for his third-highest shooting percentage of the season (70.0).
Analysis: After falling a rebound short of a double-double in his previous game against Atlanta last Friday, Monroe went over the hump against the lowly Bobcats and posted his 12th double dip of the season. He had 30 such performances in 66 games for the Pistons last year and could threaten that total. Monroe is shooting at a lower clip this season (46.4 percent), but is still viewed as a high-end Fantasy option for his rebounding prowess.
News: Detroit center Greg Monroe scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a win over Sacramento on Tuesday night. Monroe played 38 minutes in the game and shot 6 of 13 from the field. He went 6 of 8 from the line and added three assists, one steal and two blocked shots in the Pistons' win.
Analysis: Monroe has recorded two consecutive double-doubles for Detroit and continues to average close to one per game this year. He's become a viable Fantasy center in all leagues and formats.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe is getting in a "better rhythm" of late for the team and says his confidence is rising, reports the Detroit News Wednesday. Monroe admitted to being hesitant with his shot earlier in the year.
Analysis: Monroe had that huge game last Wednesday with 35 points and 10 boards against Toronto and has really been playing well overall through his last five contests. Over that stretch, Monroe is averaging 18.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and is shooting 55 percent from the field. That is what we expected out of him and he remains a solid start in all Fantasy formats.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe poured in a career-high 35 points in Detroit's loss to the Raptors Wednesday night. Monroe made 14 of his 22 field-goal attempts in the 97-91 defeat and also added 10 rebounds to his stat line to go along with two assists and two steals while logging 35 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Monroe had been a little up-and-down of late entering the contest but his latest effort should shake any doubts Fantasy owners may have started to get regarding his status as a high-end option. The 22-year-old remains one of the more promising big men in them league, but unfortunately he plays on a really bad team. Still, with season averages of 15 points and 9.0 rebounds, Monroe should remain active in the majority of formats moving forward.
News: After scoring just six points his last time out, Pistons center Greg Monroe got back on track Friday night against the Nets. He finished with 17 points and hauled in eight rebounds in the 107-105 overtime loss. He went 7 for 15 from the field and made 3 of 6 free throws while playing 43 minutes. Monroe also posted two assists and a steal in the defeat.
Analysis: Monroe has not gotten off to the best of starts this season but he showed Friday that he is still capable of being a solid option in Fantasy. He is averaging 13.8 points with 7.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals in the last five games but is shooting just 39 percent during that span. The 22-year-old has the ability to post a double-double on the nightly basis so keep an eye on his progress going forward. Despite underachieving thus far, Monroe remains a solid option in the majority of Fantasy formats.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe recorded at least five rebounds for the 112 consecutive game on Friday against the Bulls. He hauled in five boards and finished with 13 points in the 108-104 loss. He went 6 for 13 from the field and made 1 of 2 free throws while playing 25 minutes. Monroe also posted two assists and a steal in the defeat.
Analysis: Monroe hasn't been scoring a ton of late as he is averaging 11.2 points on 39 percent shooting in the previous five contests. He has put up 9.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals over that stretch, however, and continues to be a productive force in Fantasy. The 22-year-old still has plenty of upside so keep Monroe active in all formats going forward.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe entered Wednesday's contest against the Suns averaging 3.6 per game, which is second only behind Brandon Knight’s 5.8 per game. However, coach Lawrence Frank said that is not a coincidence as the offense is designed to have Monroe make passes out of the post. “That’s by design,” Frank told the Oakland Press. “With Greg, he’s a hub for us. He touches the ball virtually every single possession, one way or the other within the flow of what we do. For those that are into numbers, ideally one day down the line he could be a 20, 10 and 5 guy because that’s his makeup. He’s a very skilled offensive player."
Analysis: Monroe dished out three more assists in Detroit's win over the Suns and has had at least that many dimes in each of his last six games. While he only finished with nine points and eight rebounds in his latest effort, Monroe has been outstanding in the early part of the season. He is averaging 17 points and 9.5 boards on the year, despite just 48 percent from the field. However, his numbers are up in every other major offensive category across the board and he could end up being a 20-10-5 guy when all is all said and done if he can stay healthy and productive. Fantasy owners should continue to roll with Monroe as a high-end option in all formats moving forward.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe turned in another solid performance Wednesday night against the Magic. Monroe was two boards shy of his seventh double-double of the season as he finished with 19 points and eight rebounds in a 90-74 defeat. Monroe went 5 of 11 shooting from the floor and got to the free throw line early and often, as he converted 9 of 11 attempts from the charity stripe. He also chipped in with three assists and two steals in 30 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Monroe seemed to be the only source of offense for the Pistons as they failed to crack 80 points for the second time this season. He is shooting 49 percent from the floor and is averaging 16.8 points, 9.8 rebounds and a block per game thus far. After a breakout campaign last season, the 22-year-old seems primed to take his game to the next level this season and has become an elite option in Fantasy. He should be considered as a high-end option in all formats moving forward.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe posted the fifth double-double in his last six games on Wednesday night against the 76ers. He scored 19 points and hauled in a season-high 18 rebounds -- including five on the offensive glass -- in the 94-76 win. He went 7 for 16 from the floor and converted 5 of 6 free throws while playing 40 minutes. Monroe also dished out six assists and blocked a shot in the victory.
Analysis: Monroe is averaging 16.6 points with 11.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists in his previous five contests. He is also putting up 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks over what span while shooting 45 percent from the field. After a breakout campaign last season, the 22-year-old seems primed to take his game to the next level this season and has become an elite option in Fantasy. Keep Monroe active in all formats with Orlando and Boston left on the schedule for Week 3 (Nov. 12-18).
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe scored 17 points over 34 minutes during a loss to the Thunder on Monday night. Monroe shot 7 of 14 from the field and grabbed six rebounds with four steals and a blocked shot.
Analysis: Monroe continues to produce nearly a double-double per night for Fantasy owners and that comes with over a block per game as well. In the world of Fantasy centers, Monroe has become a must-start option.
News: Detroit center Greg Monroe dominated the Kings Wednesday, but it was not enough to lift the Pistons in a 105-103 loss. Monroe posted the first triple-double of the NBA season, with 21 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in 40 minutes. The assists were far and away a career high, with his previous best mark of seven coming last February. Monroe shot 8 of 15 from the field and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line, while grabbing seven offensive rebounds.
Analysis: Monroe got off to a slow start to the season, which had some Fantasy owners worried after three games. However, he was simply dominant in a back to back Tuesday and Wednesday, combing for 48 points, 22 rebounds and 13 assists, in two games. He is starting to live up some of the preseason hype, and Wednesday might have been the best performance of his career. He is averaging 15.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. Monroe is one of the brightest young talents in the league, and should be considered a high-end Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Detroit center Greg Monroe had a monster game in a loss at Denver Tuesday night. Monroe scored 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the double-double as he went 10 for 20 from the field over 35 minutes. He added three blocks and two assists with a steal on election day in the United States.
Analysis: Monroe had his best game of the season Tuesday with his first double-double for the Pistons. We believe this to be the first of many as he begins to hit his stride on the season. Monroe should be active in all Fantasy formats.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe flirted with a double-double in the season opener Wednesday against the Rockets, but he ultimately fell just short. Monroe ended up with 14 points on 7 of 13 shooting and eight rebounds. He left some points on the table by going 0 for 3 from the free-throw line, but he made up for that with four assists and three steals in 35 minutes of action. He turned the ball over four times in the game, as the Pistons fell, 105-96.
Analysis: We expect even bigger things from Monroe this season, after he broke out with 15.4 points and 9.7 rebounds per game in his second season in the league. He is a true No. 1 option in Detroit’s offense, and we hope to see his minutes continue to increase. He has the ability to be a nightly double-double threat, and it is now just a question of whether he can get to the 35-minute per game mark and get the opportunity. He should be one of the most productive big men in the league this season, and is a high-end Fantasy option in all formats.
News: The Pistons exercised team contract options for the 2013-14 season on two cornerstones of the franchise on Monday as they picked up big man Greg Monroe and point guard Brandon Knight. Monroe's option is for his fourth NBA season for $4 million and Knight is for his third for nearly $2.8 million. Monroe will be eligible for a long-term contract extension after the season.
Analysis: Monroe has played two NBA seasons and last year had a career season averaging 15.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and shooting 52 percent from the field. Monroe has spent the offseason attempting to improve his game further and should be considered a top Fantasy center for this year. In fact, he is a No. 1 center to be targeted beginning in the third round on Draft Day.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe finished with 16 points during Detroit's 113-97 loss to the Bucks. Monroe made eight of his 12 shot attempts in the defeat, but was able to chip in with 10 rebounds, two blocks, two assists and one steal, while logging 31 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Monroe went through a little three-game scoring slump back in early April, but has quickly been able to right the ship. The 21-year-old has put together a solid sophomore campaign for the Pistons as he is averaging 15.8 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals thus far. What is even more encouraging for Fantasy owners is Monroe told reporters that he will spend the offseason working on his post game as well as his defense. That could lead to even more production for Monroe, who will be a No. 1 Fantasy center heading into the 2012-13 campaign. Leave him active in all formats for the remainder of this season.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe was able to notch his 29th double-double of the season during Tuesday night's contest against the Magic. Monroe finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds in the 102-95 win, on 9 of 11 shooting from the field. He went 4 of 8 from the free-throw line and also added three assists, one steal and one block to his stat line, while logging 34 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Monroe continues to put together a breakout season for the Pistons that has him averaging just under a double-double on the season. His offensive numbers are up across the board this season and many feel the 21-year-old hasn't even scratched the surface of his potential yet. As long as Monroe is able to remain healthy, owners should continue to roll him out there as a No. 1 Fantasy center moving forward.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe played 24 minutes in a win over the Wizards on Monday night. Monroe scored 10 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the win. He went 3 of 4 from the field and blocked a shot. Monroe added two assists and two steals in the game.
Analysis: Monroe continues to average close to a double-double per game on the season. As long as that is happening, Fantasy owners should be rolling with him in all leagues and formats.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe did not have one of his better shooting nights during Monday night's contest against the Jazz. Monroe made just five of his 12 attempts in the 105-90 victory, finishing with 14 points. He went 4 of 8 from the free-throw line and also added five rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block to his stat line, while logging 29 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Monroe has struggled with his shot in the early portion of March. He is making just 44 percent of his shots over the first five games of the month, which is well below his season average of 50 percent. Monroe has also failed to notch double-digit rebounds in each of his last three games, but Fantasy owners shouldn't be too concerned. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a breakout season for the Pistons this year and should be able to get back on track in no time. Leave him active in all formats moving forward.
News: Detroit center Greg Monroe grabbed 15 rebounds on Tuesday night as the Pistons took down the Lakers in overtime. You would have thought that would have equaled a solid offensive performance from Monroe. Instead, Monroe went just 1 of 10 from the field in the game over 26 minutes to score two points. He added a block and three assists for the Pistons.
Analysis: Monroe is shooting just 39 percent from the field over his last five games, but has gone just 5 of 22 in his last two. Still, averaging 13.6 rebounds and a block per game over that stretch, Monroe can remain active in all Fantasy formats.
News:Greg Monroe has been a force on the boards for the Pistons thus far and that trend continued on Wednesday against the Bobcats. He hauled in a career-high 20 rebounds -- including eight on the offensive glass -- and scored 19 points in the 109-94 win. He went 6 for 11 from the field and converted 7 of 9 free throws while playing 33 minutes. Monroe also chipped in with two assists and a block in the victory.
Analysis: Monroe has progressed nicely in his sophomore campaign and is developing into an elite option in Fantasy. He is averaging 21 points with 12.6 rebounds and a steal in his last five contests, and is shooting 45 percent over that span. With his performance on Wednesday, the 21-year-old is now averaging a double-double on the year, which is rare to find in Fantasy. Monroe should only continue to improve as a bigman so keep him active in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Detroit Free-Press reports that Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars likes the way second-year forward Greg Monroe is playing heading into the All-Star break. Dumars said Monroe, who is averaging 16.7 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, still has some work to do before being mentioned among the NBA's best big men. "I wouldn't mention him right now, simply because he's not there yet, but I will say this: We really like the direction he's headed in," Dumars said. "We know he has to continue to get better. When you have young players, they are either headed in the right direction, they're stagnant or they're headed in the wrong direction. Greg Monroe is headed in the right direction."
Analysis: Monroe has been stellar to start the season, and hopefully he will just continue to improve. Consider him a solid Fantasy option in all leagues following the All-Star break.
News: Detroit center Greg Monroe put together a monster performance on Wednesday night despite his Pistons losing at Toronto. Monroe scored a game-high 30 points as he went 9 of 21 from the field over 38 minutes. Monroe grabbed 14 rebounds for the double-double as he also managed two blocks, two assists and a steal. Monroe went 12 of 16 from the free throw line in the performance.
Analysis: Monroe hadn't gotten to the line 16 times in his previous four games combined. As long as he keeps playing aggressively like that, the points will continue to roll in. Monroe has three consecutive double-doubles and is averaging 18.2 points and 10.4 rebounds with 1.2 steals per game over his last five. He could shoot a little better, but Monroe is a must-start Fantasy option at this point.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe was able to get himself back on track during Sunday night's contest against the Celtics. Monroe finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds in the 96-81 victory, on 8 of 19 shooting from the field. He went just 1 for 7 from the free-throw line, but did add three steals and one steal to his stat line, while logging 33 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Monroe turned in a real stinker the last time he was on the court, so it was nice to see him bounce-back with a strong effort.. Despite his recent shaky production, Monroe has been putting together a breakout campaign in Detroit this season and is averaging nearly a double-double on the year. Fantasy owners should continue to roll with the 21-year-old as a No. 1 Fantasy center in all formats heading into Week 9 (Feb. 20-26).
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe's scoring woes continued during Friday night's contest against the Kings. Monroe finished with just three points in the 114-108 loss, on 1 of 7 shooting from the field. He went 1 of 2 at the free-throw line and also chipped in with eight rebounds, two assists and a steal, while logging 33 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Monroe has been struggling a bit of late, as he has failed to score in double figures in two of his last three contests. While he has still managed to average 9.6 points during his slump, he is shooting just 43 percent from the field over that stretch. However, Monroe is having a breakout campaign for the Pistons, so he should be able to right the ship sooner than later. Leave the 21-year-old active in the majority of formats moving forward.
News:Greg Monroe was one of the few bright spots on Detroit in Sunday's contest against Washington. He scored a game-high 27 points and hauled in six rebounds in the 98-77 loss. He went 9 for 19 from the floor and made all nine of his free throws while playing 33 minutes. Monroe also chipped in with three assists, a steal and a block in the defeat.
Analysis: Monroe is having a breakout campaign in his sophomore year and has really picked up his scoring of late. He is averaging 21.4 points with 11.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals in his last five contests, and is shooting a solid 58 percent over that span. The 21-year-old has some favorable matchups during Week 8 (Feb. 13-19) and should be able to keep things going for owners. With the Spurs, Celtics (twice) and Kings on the schedule for the upcoming scoring period, continue to roll with Monroe as a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Detroit center Greg Monroe is having a really good campaign for the Pistons as he posted his 15th double-double of the year on Friday night. Monroe has recorded four straight double-doubles after scoring 18 points and grabbing 11 boards versus the Nets. He shot 8 for 9 from the field and hit both his freebies at the charity stripe. Monroe also tallied two assists, two steals and one block in his 30 minutes of work. The Pistons went on to beat the Nets, 109-92.
Analysis: Monroe is averaging 20.2 points and 11.6 rebounds per game over his last five games. He's shooting 64.2 percent from the field and also making two steals per contest over that span. Fantasy owners have to be pleased with Monroe's production as he is developing into an elite center option in Fantasy leagues. Keep him active in all formats as he's a top-five center in standard CBSSports.com Fantasy leagues.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe led his team to an 89-87 win over the Hornets on Saturday night. The big man scored a team-high 24 points and grabbed 16 boards in his 38 minutes on the court. Monroe knocked down all four of his foul shots and went 10 for 17 from the field. He added a steal and two assists for the Pistons.
Analysis: Monroe has been playing extremely well lately averaging 18.4 points and 11.4 rebounds per game over his last five outings. In four of those contests he recorded a double-double, giving him 13 on the year. Monroe should be considered a solid center option for Week 7 (Feb. 6-12) despite only having three games in the scoring period.
News: Pistons PF Greg Monroe had another solid game on Tuesday night, despite the team dropping the matchup against the Knicks. Monroe went 6 of 11 from the field over 32 minutes to score 13 points and he added 12 rebounds for the double-double. Monroe also had four steals in the game, but did turn the ball over six times.
Analysis: Monroe has been a double-double per night this season with 16 points and 10 boards per game. He doesn't get many blocks, but his steals make up for that. Monroe should be active in just about all Fantasy formats.
News: Detroit F Greg Monroe registered 16 points and 10 rebounds during the Pistons' 95-74 loss to Philadelphia on Saturday night. Monroe finished an inefficient 6 for 19 from the field, but still posted his third consecutive double-double. He has nine double-doubles overall this season, his second in the NBA. Monroe, who added two assists, was also whistled for a technical foul with 1:08 remaining in the first half.
Analysis: Monroe continues to impress during his breakout campaign and entered Saturday's game averaging a near double-double (15.8 ppg and 9.5 rpg). The 21-year-old is Detroit's only consistent scoring threats and should continue to produce at a high level. Fantasy owners should keep him rolling in all formats for Week 6 (Jan. 30-Feb. 5) as the Pistons play five games, including matchups against Milwaukee (twice) and New Jersey.
News: Pistons C Greg Monroe was able to score in the 20s for the second straight game on Friday against the Hawks. He finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds, including four on the offensive glass, in the 107-101 overtime loss. He went 10 for 20 from the floor and made 2 of 3 free throws while playing 42 minutes. Monroe also chipped in with four assists and two steals in the defeat.
Analysis: After opening some eyes during his rookie campaign, Monroe has taken his game to the next level this season and is nearly averaging a double-double of the year. He is putting up 14.8 points with 9.8 rebounds and 2.4 steals in his last five games. The 21-year-old has been one of the more reliable players on the Pistons this season, and should continue to get his numbers on a nightly basis. With Milwaukee (twice), New York, New Jersey and New Orleans on the schedule for Week 6 (Jan. 30-Feb. 5), continue to roll with Monroe in all Fantasy formats.
News: Pistons forward Greg Monroe is averaging 9.3 points per game in his last four contests after averaging 25.3 points in his previous three games. Early foul trouble has contributed to some of Monroe's offensive struggles, but coach Lawrence Frank told the Detroit Free Press that better positioning could help negate those fouls. "Greg will be fine," Frank said Saturday. "This is an all-new experience. The key is playing both ends. Regardless of whether you're scoring or not, everyone has to hold up their end of the bargain on the defensive end."
Analysis: Monroe seems to be holding up his end of the bargain defensively. He has 10 or more rebounds in three of his last four games, while adding two or more steals in three straight games. He still leads the Pistons in scoring and rebounding, and is close to averaging a double-double for Fantasy owners. He is at 15.4 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. Those numbers make Monroe a solid start in Fantasy, especially in leagues where he has dual-eligibility.
News: Detroit PF/C Greg Monroe did not shoot well on Tuesday night in a loss at Houston. Monroe did grab 11 rebounds in the game, however, as he added a block. Monroe went 2 of 9 from the field over 37 minutes as he scored just four points in the game. Monroe also had six assists for the Pistons.
Analysis: Monroe is usually a solid percentage guy but didn't hit his shots on Tuesday. He's still shooting over 50 percent from the field over his last five games. Monroe is averaging 18 points and 10 boards with 3.2 assists and a block over his last five. He's a solid start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe did everything in his power to keep his team in Thursday nights game with the Bucks, but Detroit would fall short, 102-93. Monroe scored a career-high 32 points and grabbed a team-high 16 boards in 40 minutes of action. He added two assists, two steals and one block.
Analysis: Monroe has been performing at a good clip this season for the Pistons. He's averaging 18.4 points and 9.0 rebounds per outing over his last five contests. Two of those outings saw him post double-doubles. Detroit's offense should continue to go through Monroe, which will give him plenty of chances to score. Fantasy owners need to keep Monroe active in all formats as he's a top-10 center option in standard CBSSports.com leagues.
News: Detroit C Greg Monroe played well on Monday night in a blowout loss to Chicago. Monroe recorded a double-double in the game as he scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds over 32 minutes on the floor. Monroe shot 5 for 9 in the contest and added six assists and a steal.
Analysis: Monroe is coming closer to averaging a double-double per night for Detroit as he's up to 16 points and 8.8 boards per game over his last five. That comes with 3.2 assists as he's displayed excellent passing prowess for a man his size. As the main low-post threat in Detroit, he should continue to get his stats and is primed for a breakout campaign this season. Especially at a thin position in Fantasy, continue to roll with Monroe as a solid start in all formats.
News: Pistons C Greg Monroe did a solid job of filling up the stat sheet on Wednesday night against the Bulls. He scored 19 points and hauled in 13 rebounds, including five on the offensive glass, in the 99-83 loss. He went 8 for 15 from the floor and made all three of his free throws. Monroe, who played 35 minutes, also chipped in with five assists and a blocked shot.
Analysis: Monroe posted his second double-double of the season on Wednesday and is averaging 10.5 rebounds over his last four contests. He is also scoring 17.5 points over that span with 3.5 assists. As the main low-post threat in Detroit, he should continue to get his stats and is primed for a breakout campaign this season. Especially at a thin position in Fantasy, continue to roll with Monroe as a solid start in all formats.
News: Pistons F Greg Monroe, who struggled in the first two games of the season, came alive Friday against Boston, as he scored 22 points on nine-of-12 shooting and almost had a double-double as he grabbed nine rebounds, six of which were on the offensive glass. He added four assists, but his effort was all for naught, as the Celtics still defeated the Pistons 96-85.
Analysis: Monroe is one of the most promising young big men in the NBA and a big-breakout candidate for this season, and these are the types of performances that have earned him that type of hype. He hadn’t scored more than 10 in either of the Pistons’ first two games, so this was what we’ve been waiting for. Consider Monroe a strong starting Fantasy option with the talent and potential to become a must-start down the road.
News: Pistons F Greg Monroe was able to put up some decent stats in limited playing time in Monday's season opener against the Pacers. He was limited to 22 minutes due to foul trouble and scored eight points with seven rebounds in the 91-79 loss. He shot 3 of 7 from the field and made both of his free throws. Monroe also had one steal and an assist in the defeat.
Analysis: Big things are expected from Monroe this season but he will not stay on the court long enough if he cannot stay out of foul trouble. The 21-year-old averaged 9.4 points with 7.5 rebounds during his rookie campaign and should improve on those numbers as the main man in the middle for Detroit this season. He has a ton of upside and produces enough to remain relevant in Fantasy so keep Monroe active in the majority of formats going forward.
News: Pistons F Greg Monroe is going to have an increased role in the offense for the 2011-12 season, according to a report on NBA.com. According to the report, new Pistons coach Lawrence Frank plans on using Monroe as a 'hub,' with the offense running through him on a consistent basis from one of five spots on the floor. It's an increase in responsibility for the second-year player, who showed an ability to increase his effectiveness as his role became larger throughout his rookie season. After becoming a starter early in January, Monroe averaged 12.5 points and 9.3 rebounds in 33 minutes a game over the final 48 games of the season while shooting .587 from the floor. After the All-Star break, those numbers were improved even further; Monroe averaged a double-double, 13.7 points and 10 rebounds, over the final 25 games.
Analysis: Monroe had an unexpectedly productive rookie season, and the Pistons are rightly aiming to make him the centerpiece of their rebuilding process. Monroe consistently showed the ability to step up each time the team asked more from him as a rookie, and there is no reason to believe he cannot improve further in his second year. Most impressively, he was able to improve his efficiency as his role increased, going from shooting .444 as a reserve to .591 as a starting, showing the type of good decision making that should serve him well as he ages. He had 21 double-doubles in his rookie season, and should be able to better that as his minutes and workload increase. He should be a mid-round selection on Draft Day, and is one of the best breakout candidates in all of Fantasy.
News: After being selected No. 7 overall in the NBA draft, Pistons F Greg Monroe began a year that would only get better with time, literally. He started the year off slow, and didn't play in the first two games of the season. It didn't get much better once he got on the floor, as Monroe couldn't even manage a single double-double until January hit. That time marked an increase in role on the Pistons, and the rookie took advantage. Monroe's season averages progressed every month of the year before plateauing in April when he nearly averaged a double-double, at 12.5 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. He would finish the year at 9.4 points and 7.5 rebounds each night in 27.8 minutes per game. The numbers ranked Monroe third among rookies in rebounding, seventh in points, second in steals and fifth in minutes.
Analysis: Monroe got better and better as the progressed, and he ended up becoming one of the more productive rookies in the NBA. From a Fantasy perspective, he finished the season as a top-20 center in standard CBSSports.com leagues. In the process, he outscored the likes of Tyson Chandler, Andrew Bynum and Glen Davis among many other big men. Monroe has all the potential in the world, and he proved durable by playing in 80 games as a rookie. He has a high basketball IQ, and it will only help his already promising game to develop further on both ends of the floor. He finished the season with 21 double-doubles, and he averaged as much near the end of the year. Fantasy owners should anticipate that kind of production heading into next season, increasing Monroe's draft stock from a late-round pick this past season to a solid mid-round option on Draft Day 2011.
News: Pistons F Greg Monroe put up another strong performance on Sunday in Atlanta, managing 17 points to go with 10 rebounds. He also added three steals and two assists in 37 minutes. It was his third double-double in his last five games.
Analysis: Monroe is averaging 13.6 points and 8.2 rebounds over his last five games, but he has alternated poor outings with great ones. The Pistons are perhaps the hardest team to peg from a Fantasy standpoint, but Monroe seems to be their most productive contributor right now. He remains a worthy play in most standard formats as it has all been averaging out well for him and his Fantasy owners.
News: Averaging a double-double over his last 10 games, Detroit forward Greg Monroe is proving his worth as an NBA big man. The solid play continued Wednesday against the Raptors, as he was one of three Pistons to finish with over 20 points in the win. Monroe shot 9 of 14 from the floor and 3 of 5 from the charity stripe on the way to 21 points on the night. He secured another double-double with 10 rebounds in 35 minutes of playing time. Monroe even assisted on five baskets for the second time in three games while adding a steal and a block on the defensive end.
Analysis: Monroe has been building up momentum as an inside presence throughout his rookie season, and the trend has picked up more steam lately. He's put in a double-double in eight of the last 11 games, averaging 15.3 points and 9.5 boards each night in the span. Fantasy owners should continue to roll with the promising product out of Georgetown in all formats moving forward as he remains one of the few stable pieces on Detroit's roster.
News: Detroit used just six players in Friday's 110-94 loss to Philadelphia. Several Pistons skipped at least part of Friday's shootaround and sat out their third straight loss. Forward Greg Monroe saw plenty of action as he registered his second straight double-double. He scored 16 points and grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds in 43 minutes. "The guys at the shootaround were going to get the minutes," Kuester said. "I thought they played their hearts out. They tried so hard. I was proud of them." Monroe added four assists, three steals and a block. The rookie shot 7 for 9 from the field and nailed both his freebies at the charity stripe.
Analysis: Monroe has nine double-doubles on the year as he's chiseled out more playing time as the year's gone on. Now with this 'boycott' going on, Monroe may continue to be one of the main pieces in Detroit. It's unclear how long this situation will go on. Hopefully Monroe and the guys getting play don't run out of gas. Over his last 10 outings he's averaging 12.3 points, 7.9 boards and shooting 57.4 percent from the floor. Fantasy owners should monitor this situation closely, as it's good for Monroe now, but could run him down quickly. Consider Monroe a viable forward option in deeper Fantasy formats, with plenty of upside.
News: Detroit forward Greg Monroe registered a career-high 27 points and had 12 rebounds in the Pistons' 102-101 loss to Indiana on Wednesday night. Monroe connected on 11 of 17 from the field -- both season highs -- as he completed his second straight double-double. "Greg Monroe had a terrific night," Pacers interim coach Frank Vogel said. "We couldn't stop him." Monroe, who had 12 points and 12 rebounds in his last game, was one of two Detroit players to secure a double-double.
Analysis: Monroe appears to be rounding into the standout form that made Detroit select him with the seventh overall pick in last year's NBA Draft. He now has eight double-doubles this season, including four in the month of February alone. Monroe has been an above-average shooter all season and continued that consistency by knocking down 60 percent of his shots for the fourth time in his last six games. The 20-year-old should be utilized in deeper formats for now and if he continues his impressive run, could make for a viable option in other Fantasy formats.
News: Detroit C Greg Monroe has become a intricate part of the team's plans since the turn of the new year, and the rookie has really picked up his game. Since the beginning of 2011, he is averaging nearly 11 points and 8.2 rebounds over the past 24 games. "His progress has been great," president of basketball operations Joe Dumars told the Detroit Free Press. "For a young guy, his IQ is off the charts." When asked to grade himself over his first 55 games in the NBA, Monroe sees room for growth in himself. "I don't know. That's a good question. I have improved, and that's something I'm happy about," Monroe said. "I still have a lot of room for improvement, so I'd say, C. I'd give myself a C."
Analysis: Monroe saw sporadic playing time earlier in the year but he is seeing about 33 minutes per contests since Jan. 1 and has really picked up his production since then. He has scored in double figures in all but 10 games since then and has recorded seven double-doubles over that span. He entered the All-Star break averaging just 8.6 points with 4.8 rebounds over his last five contests, but he shot 54 percent from the field over that span. The Pistons are keeping him in the starting lineup to build confidence in his shot. Still, Fantasy owners would like to see more attempts form the 20-year-old. Consider Monroe a mid-range Fantasy option at forward in deeper formats down the stretch.
News: Detroit forward Greg Monroe totaled 13 points and four rebounds in the Pistons' 115-109 victory over Indiana on Wednesday night. Monroe connected on 6 of 10 from the field to record his highest scoring total in the last five games. The rookie from Georgetown, who was the seventh overall pick in last year's NBA Draft, has now also pulled down exactly four rebounds in four consecutive games. He also added two blocks against the Pacers.
Analysis: The rising Monroe had seen a dip in production prior to Wednesday's game, but turned in a strong performance to finish in double figures for the first time in five outings. It's not that he hasn't been shooting well, rather he hasn't been shooting enough as he totaled only 15 attempts in his previous three games prior to Wednesday. The Pistons are keeping him in the starting lineup to build confidence in his shot, but Fantasy owners would like to see more attempts. Consider him a mid-range Fantasy option at forward in deeper formats for now.
News: After increased production in points and rebounds in a five game stretch, Pistons forward Greg Monroe has had a slight drop off in the last two games. The trend includes Friday's loss to the Heat, in which Monroe scored just eight points on 3 of 5 shooting. He pulled down four rebounds on the night and assisted on two baskets in 27 minutes of playing time. It was the second straight game he failed to reach double figures in both scoring and on the glass.
Analysis: While he has only dropped off in production over two games, consider that Monroe was playing more before the mini-slump. He logged at least 30 minutes in five straight games (when the production was at its peak) before seeing less than 30 in each of the last two games. Still, Monroe is not a guy who takes a lot of shots offensively and his rebounding has been a bit spotty anyway. Though his stock is on the upswing, the pair of pedestrian games could be the honest measure that keeps Fantasy owners' thoughts in a logical state. The rookie remains an interesting option, but Monroe should be used as a mid-range option moving forward.
News: Pistons forward Greg Monroe notched the sixth double-double of his young career in Friday's 92-82 win over the Nets. Monroe scored a career-high 20 points and added 11 rebounds, in route to helping Detroit snap a four-game losing streak. The rookie-forward shot an impressive 10 of 14 from the field in the contest, although he did miss all five of his free-throw attempts. "My teammates find me and that's basically it," Monroe said. "I'm just trying to get myself into position to get easy baskets and they're making great passes." Monroe logged a season-high 42 minutes in the contest and also added two blocks and a pair of assists to his statline.
Analysis: Monroe has been taking advantage of the increase of minutes he has seen of late and continues to develop into one of the better young forwards in the game. "He's such a refreshing player to be around," Pistons coach John Kuester said. "It's pretty impressive to see him continue to grow." The rookie out of Georgetown has played at least 35 minutes in all three of Detroit's last three contest and is making it tough for the Pistons to justify not giving him starter minutes. And while he does need to fine tune his offensive game a bit, Monroe is an excellent rebounder should continue to see a decent amount of run over the second half of the season. Continue to view him as a solid No.2/3 Fantasy center heading into Fantasy Week 16 (Feb. 7-13).
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe notched his fifth double-double of his young career in Sunday's contest against the Knicks. Monroe scored 15 points in the 124-106 victory to go along with a career-high 17 rebounds on 6 of 8 shooting from the field. He went 3 of 4 at the charity stripe and also added a pair of steals and two assists while logging 39 minutes.
Analysis: Monroe has been playing better and better for the Pistons, and had turned in one of his better efforts of the season on Sunday. He averaged around 28 minutes a game during the month of January and should continue to see decent minutes in the second half of the season. Detroit and many Fantasy owners really high on the rookie out of Georgetown, who is averaging 10.2 points and 8.4 rebounds over his last five contests. Continue to view him as a No. 2/3 Fantasy center heading into Fantasy Week 15 (Jan.31-Feb. 6).
News: Pistons PF Greg Monroe played just 20 minutes in Friday's loss to the Heat, but he was efficient in the limited time. He scored nine points on 4 of 6 shooting and pulled down eight rebounds in the process. Monroe also blocked a shot on the night.
Analysis: Monroe has been playing better and better for the Pistons, and he nearly notched his fifth double-double of the season on Friday. His minutes have fluctuated throughout January, but he 20 minutes he saw Friday was a low for the month. Still, Monroe is playing well and Fantasy owners in deeper leagues should be taking full advantage. Continue rolling with him if you normally do.
News: Pistons PF Greg Monroe was highly efficient from the field on Wednesday night in a closely-contested loss in Boston. Monroe played well against Shaquille O'Neal as he went 5 for 5 from the field to score 13 points over 35 minutes. He added nine rebounds, an assist and a steal for the Pistons.
Analysis: As far as Monroe is concerned, he's been fantastic of late. The 20-year-old rookie is averaging over 13 points and almost nine rebounds per game over his last five contests. That even comes with 2.4 steals and an excellent field goal percentage. Monroe is playing well and Fantasy owners in deeper leagues should be taking full advantage.
News: Pistons F/C Ben Wallace (ankle) missed Wednesday's game against Memphis. Wallace tweaked his left ankle on the opening tip on Monday night in Chicago. Power forward Greg Monroe started in his absence and kept on playing well as he has been recently. Monroe recorded another double-double over 30 minutes on the floor with 14 points and 11 rebounds. He added a block and shot 5 of 7 from the field.
Analysis: Monroe played 43 minutes on Monday night in a loss at Chicago and saw a boost in minutes due to solid play of late and the fact that Wallace suffered an injury early. He leaves play on Wednesday with four consecutive double-doubles and a nice boost in playing time. Monroe became the first Pistons rookie with four straight double-doubles since Terry Tyler in 1978. That is definitely increasing his Fantasy value by the game. He seems to be a solid source of rebounds, steals and low-end double-digit scoring and should be getting more and more looks in Fantasy as the Pistons go younger.
News: Detroit PF Greg Monroe played 43 minutes on Monday night in a loss at Chicago. Monroe saw a boost in minutes due to solid play of late and the fact that Ben Wallace suffered an injury within two minutes of the game starting. With Wallace lost for the night, Monroe shot 2 for 7 from the field and scored 10 points. He added 11 rebounds for his third consecutive double-double. Monroe also picked up two steals and two assists.
Analysis: Monroe, the 20-year-old rookie out of Georgetown, is averaging 13.3 points and 11.7 rebounds over his last three contests. With 1.6 steals, Monroe is quickly gaining Fantasy steam again. Add in the injury to Wallace, and the added playing time could continue for Monroe. Fantasy owners need to monitor him and can start adding him already in deeper leagues where available.
News: After recording his first career double-double in his last contest against the Lakers, Pistons rookie forward Greg Monroe followed it up by dropping a career-high 16 points on the Sixers in Saturday's 112-109 overtime win. He also grabbed 13 rebounds for his second double-double in as many games and added four blocks in 31 minutes off the bench. "It means a lot that the coach trusts me enough to have me on the floor in overtime," Monroe said. "I'm trying to learn from every game, every possession and every practice."
Analysis: Monroe continues to bide his time on the bench for Detroit but has delivered two of his best performances as a pro over his last two games. With the Pistons continuing to rack up the losses, many were wondering why Monroe hasn't seen more minutes. Maybe coach Jon Kuester finally heard the cries as the rookie has played a combined 61 minutes over his last two contests. Continue to view him as a low-end Fantasy center for the time being, however, Monroe is a player whose value could start to increase as the season progresses.
News: After recording his first career double-double in his last contest against the Lakers, Pistons rookie center Greg Monroe followed it up by dropping a career-high 16 points on the Sixers in Saturday's 112-109 overtime win. He also grabbed 13 rebounds for his second double-double in as many games and also added four blocks in 31 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Monroe continues to bide his time on the bench for Detroit but has delivered two of his best performances as a pro over his last two games. With the Pistons continuing to rack up the losses, many were wondering why Monroe hasn't seen more minutes. Maybe coach Jon Kuester finally heard the cries as the rookie has played a combined 61 minutes over his last two contests. Continue to view him as a low-end Fantasy center for the time being, however, Monroe is a player whose value could start to increase as the season progresses.
News: Pistons center Greg Monroe notched his first career double-double of the season in Tuesday's 108-83 loss to the Lakers. Monroe scored 14 points in the contest to go along with 11 rebounds in 30 minutes off the bench. He went 3 of 3 from the charity stripe and also chipped in with two steals and an assist in the defeat.
Analysis: Monroe continues to bide his time on the bench for Detroit and has only been seeing around 20 minutes a game playing behind Ben Wallace. With the losses continuing to mount for Detroit, many Fantasy owners are wondering when the rookie out of Georgetown will start to see increased minutes. Continue to view him as a low-end Fantasy center for the time being, however, Monroe is a player whose value could start to increase as the season progresses.
News: Pistons PF Greg Monroe only scored four points and played eight minutes on Wednesday in a win over the Celtics. He shot 2 for 3 from the field during his eight minutes on the court. Monroe did not have a rebound or block in the performance.
Analysis: Monroe has been doing little recently and his minutes keep dwindling. The Detroit rotation never seems to stay the same and Monroe only has marginal low-end Fantasy value until he becomes a consistent piece of the puzzle.
News: Detroit moved rookie Greg Monroe into the starting lineup on Tuesday against Atlanta. Monroe took Jason Maxiell's spot and Chris Wilcox becomes the backup power forward. That means Maxiell is now the fifth big man off the bench and is essentially out of the rotation. Coach John Kuester wanted to give Wilcox and Monroe more of a chance. Monroe played 19 minutes and shot 2 of 3 from the field to score five points and add seven rebounds. He also blocked a shot.
Analysis: Monroe has shown the ability to put up big numbers. He had a 15-rebound game on Dec. 10 in Minnesota and scored 10 points on 4 of 6 shooting over 24 minutes the next night against Toronto. He hasn't done it consistently, yet, however. That could chance as a member of the starting lineup so Fantasy owners will want to continue to monitor how he plays in this role. He'll have more and more Fantasy value in deeper formats the more he plays.
News: Detroit forward Greg Monroe was in the starting lineup Friday night and recorded a team-high 15 rebounds in the Pistons' 109-99 loss at Minnesota. Monroe filled in for Ben Wallace, who was given the night off to rest. Monroe also finished with eight points while also committing three turnovers.
Analysis: Monroe logged a season-high 35 minutes of action Friday to record his first 10-plus rebounding game since Nov. 2 against Boston. He is averaging just 6.4 points in his last five games but is pulling down 6.6 rebounds in that span. Monroe is not a big scorer but he will contribute on the glass in category-based leagues. Still, he is not recommended in most Fantasy leagues and the rookie has just marginal Fantasy value, for now.
News: Detroit PF Greg Monroe didn't miss a shot on Tuesday in a loss to Houston. Of course, he only took one. Monroe scored seven points as he went 5 for 6 from the line and added three rebounds and two blocks over 25 minutes.
Analysis: The rookie out of Georgetown is averaging 8.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 block per game over his last five spanning 24.6 minutes per game. He's still growing and learning how to play in the NBA but his raw talent and skills are enough for him to be viable in the larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Pistons PF Greg Monroe is bigger than anyone on Miami's roster and so he was able to impose his will on Wednesday night against the Heat. Despite the Pistons losing 97-72, Monroe had one of his best games for Detroit. He scored 15 points on 7 of 8 shooting over 31 minutes. Monroe added eight rebounds and a steal in the performance.
Analysis: Monroe didn't score 15 points in his previous three games combined. He was in the game more against Miami as the Heat are one of the smaller teams in the NBA. We don't believe Fantasy owners can expect too many more games like this out of Monroe. Until further notice, Monroe only has low-end Fantasy value.
News: Pistons PF Greg Monroe ripped eight rebounds on Tuesday during a loss at Dallas. The rookie out of Georgetown scored just four points on 2 of 6 shooting, however, over 18 minutes on the floor.
Analysis: Monroe is getting around 15 minutes per game for Detroit and is averaging just over three points per night. His field-goal percentage has not been solid for a big man and that is what is hurting him offensively. As far as rebounding the basketball, 4.4 per game over 15 minutes is pretty good. Still, until he sees more time on the court, he has just low-end Fantasy value with upside.
News: Detroit rookie forward Greg Monroe didn't play a minute in the first two games of the season, but made up for that in the fourth and fifth games for the Pistons. In his last two outings, Monroe had seven points and 18 rebounds in 45 minutes of action. "I'm just trying to take advantage of the time I'm given," Monroe told the Detroit Free Press. "I'm doing whatever I can to win. I'm trying to bring a lot of energy. The more you're out there, the more you adjust. You can't adjust until you're out there."
Analysis: Between being a rookie fighting for time and dealing with some injuries this year, Monroe has the deck stacked against him. But he's turned things around and things are looking up for the former Georgetown Hoya. Detroit is searching for the right combination of players to make them successful, which means the rookie could continue to see quality minutes. It's now up to him on what he does with these opportunities. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor him during the early stages of the season as he could be a nice pickup off the waiver wire. He's worth stashing in deeper leagues at this time.
News: Pistons F Greg Monroe was flying up and down the court in Wednesday's game at Atlanta, looking to be over the hamstring issues that limited him early on this regular season. He finished the game with a season-high seven points and also added eight rebounds with three assists while playing a season-high 27 minutes.
Analysis: Monroe did not play in the first two games of the season and was limited in his first game back with some hamstring issues. He looked a lot better running the court on Wednesday and appears to be over the hamstring problems, which could lead to more minutes after a strong preseason for him. However, until he can become consistent with his playing time and production we only recommend stashing him in deep, deep leagues.
News: Pistons F Greg Monroe had his most productive game of the season in Tuesday's game against the Celtics. He did not score a single point, but brought down 10 rebounds in 18 minutes off the bench. He added two assists. Monroe has appeared in only two of his team's first four games.
Analysis: Monroe had a very promising preseason and is a player who could rebound well and chip in some low-end scoring if given the playing time. The Pistons have him too far down the depth chart at the moment, so he should not be owned outside the deepest of leagues until his situation changes. If it does, however, we like his upside.
News: Pistons C Greg Monroe made his season debut in Saturday's 101-91 loss to the Bulls. Unfortunatley, it was a pretty uneventful one as Monroe finished with just two points in seven minutes of action. He did make the only shot he took from the field, but racked up three quick fouls. Monore also added three rebounds and a turnover in the defeat.
Analysis: While Monroe's debut on Saturday certainly wasn't anything to write home about, the fact that he saw some action is a positive sign. The Pistons are not expected to be one of the better team's in the East this season, which should translate into more minutes for the younger players as they rack up the losses. Monroe is a player, who warrants monitoring this season as he could turn into a healthy Fantasy producer once given healthy minutes. However, he is not worth starting at this point of the season.
News: Pistons F Greg Monroe did not play in Wednesday's regular season opener against the Nets in New Jersey. He was listed as a DNP-Coach's Decision.
Analysis: Monroe had a solid preseason, but is apparently not a part of the team's rotation to begin the season. Despite solid long-term upside, he is not a player Fantasy owners should own outside of keeper leagues and deeper seasonal formats.
News: Rookie forward Greg Monroe was solid on glass in Saturday's preseason game against the Bobcats. Monroe grabbed eight rebounds and had nine points in the 97-94 loss. He shot just 4 of 12 from the floor and also had two assists and a steal.
Analysis: Monroe has looked pretty good during the preseason and will only continue to get better as the season progresses. The rookie out of Georgetown, will most likely start the season on the bench, but should still see a decent number of minutes. He has plenty of upside and should be viewed as a long-term keeper, who is worth a late-round pick on Draft Day in deeper formats.
News: Rookie forward Greg Monroe looked pretty good for the Pistons in Monday's preseason win over the Hawks. Monroe had his best game of the preseason with 15 points and seven rebounds. He also had four assists. Monroe went 5 of 9 from the field and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line. He did turn the ball over five times and committed four fouls, however.
Analysis: Monroe, out of Georgetown, definitely has high upside. He also definitely has a long way to go before he learns how to play the center position in the NBA. Monroe averaged 16.1 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks as a sophomore at Georgetown last season and will likely see a decent amount of action once the regular season begins. Monroe should be viewed as a long-term keeper and could be worth late-round pick on Draft Day in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Pistons rookie center/forward Greg Monroe scored five points and grabbed five boards on Friday against the Bucks. He played almost 26 minutes, and would foul out of the contest.
Analysis: Monroe underwent surgery on his toe during the offseason after Detroit took him with the seventh overall pick in the NBA draft. Monroe averaged 16.1 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks as a sophomore at Georgetown last season and will likely see a decent amount of action once the regular season begins. Monroe should be viewed as a long-term keeper and could be worth late-round pick on Draft Day in deeper Fantasy leagues. If he goes undrafted he'd be a nice pickup early in the season.
News: Pistons C Greg Monroe underwent successful surgery on Thursday to repair a right toe injury. Monroe is expected to resume full basketball activities in three to four weeks.
Analysis: The Pistons drafted the New Orleans native with the seventh overall selection in the NBA draft. Monroe is a good prospect and could blossom into a solid NBA player, but he is going to bide his time behind the likes of Ben Wallace and Jason Maxiell in 2010-11. Monroe is more of a long-term Fantasy keeper.
News: The Detroit Pistons have signed first-round draft pick Greg Monroe. Terms were not disclosed Tuesday. The Pistons drafted the New Orleans native with the seventh overall selection in the NBA draft.
Analysis: The 6-foot-11-inch Monroe averaged 16.1 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 34 games as a sophomore for Georgetown last season. He was the Big East Rookie of the Year as a freshman. Monroe is a good prospect and could blossom into a solid NBA player, but he is going to bide his time behind the likes of Ben Wallace and Jason Maxiell in 2010-11. Monroe is more of a long-term Fantasy keeper.
