The Milwaukee Bucks have landed their big man.
Agent David Falk says centre Greg Monroe has chosen the Milwaukee Bucks overbig-market suitors like the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers.
Yahoo Sports first reported the deal, which is for three years and $50 million US. Monroe has a player option on the final year of the deal that will allow the 25-year-old to become a free agent again in two years if he chooses.
Monroe averaged 15.9 points and 10.2 rebounds for the Detroit Pistons last year and was one of the most coveted big men on the market.
Falk says Monroe chose the Bucks because they have the best shot of making the playoffs of the teams that expressed interest.
Monta Ellis has found a new home in Indiana.
A person with direct knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Ellis has agreed to terms with the Pacers on a four-year deal worth $44 million. The deal includes a player option for the final year. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. The contract cannot be signed until July 9.
Ellis averaged 18.9 points and 4.1 assists in his second season with the Dallas Mavericks last year. Ellis only shot 28.5 percent on 3-pointers last year, but his ability to score will help the Pacers, who ranked 24th in scoring last season.
Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/nba-free-agency-greg-monroe-chooses-bucks-1.3135936
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