http://celticswire.usatoday.com/2018/02/01/greg-monroe-dpe-boston-celtics-buyout-nba-trade-deadline-phoenix-suns/Usa today makes the argument that monroes buyout makes things a little more complicated for the Evans sweepstakes, as his buyout was a little earlier than the trade deadline
The timing of Monroe’s buyout isn’t ideal for Boston. His availability may push the team to use the DPE prior to the passing of the trade deadline, giving them one less tool to use while constructing deals with other teams.
Terry Rozier triple-doubles notwithstanding, Boston has continuously noted that they are looking for more shooting and playmaking at the deadline. They are in the mix for Tyreke Evans, but they would likely have to go against their recent precedent and cough up a first-rounder to bring him in for a near-guaranteed rental.
The timing becomes problematic as Boston jockeys for position in the Tyreke Evans race. He’s the hottest commodity on the market this year, with his non-bird rights meaning no team can dive over the cap — and into the tax — to sign him. Teams that want to keep him beyond this season will be limited to the MLE, including Boston.
Evans is scoring nearly 20 points per game for the Memphis Grizzlies and is now being held out of games until he is traded, according to Woj. The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor reports multiple teams have already offered a first-rounder for Evans and that the Celtics are joined by the Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans, Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets in their interest for Evans.
Boston is sitting on the LaKings pick and Memphis’ protected future first as untouchable picks, but they can offer their own first-rounder for the foreseeable future and a lotteryu-protected Clippers pick in 2019. These are disposable when presented with a player that can make a material difference in getting to the Finals. Evans seems to fit that bill.
The Celtics have gotten a lot from their regular rotations bigs and integrating Monroe on both ends of the court may throw a wrench into a currently thriving rotation. Boston needs to determine if adding him is worth upsetting the apple cart. It won’t be surprising if they conclude it is.
That’s not the most problematic reality. The Celtics would be happy to land a player of Monroe’s caliber with the DPE. The opportunity cost of not having it available while pursuing potential trade candidates isn’t zero, but it’s also not outrageously high. The concern is that Monroe would not be willing to wait until after the trade deadline next Thursday, looking to strike on a more lucrative deal while the market is open.
In other news
cavs fans are telling themselves that Greg monroe is garbage after finding out they can't offer him much of anything lol
http://realcavsfans.com/community/index.php?threads/trade-deadline-feb-8-at-3-00-est.48584/page-84#post-2916562