Yes and no. Have to give up assets to get him, most likely Ryno + Toney Douglas and a 3rd team since the Pistons traded for a stretch 4 already. But making that trade keeps us above the cap so you have all your exceptions. The real problem you run into with Monroe is you turn $8.5 million (Ryno) into $14.5 million (Monroe) meaning we get closer to the tax line a lot quicker by adding/retaining guys.

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Posted by Suntiger

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Posted on 6/28/15 at 3:15 pm to TigerinATL

I didn't mean to compare Monroe and Bogut. Just how they would fit in the offense. And Monroe is a better offensive player. On defense, Monroe's basically Ryno. Asik on offense however is worse than Ryno or Monroe on defense. That's why I think Monroe would be an upgrade over Asik. AD's length will hopefully make up a little for Monroe's defensive deficiencies.

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Posted by brmark70816

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Posted on 6/28/15 at 5:11 pm to TigerinATL

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The real problem you run into with Monroe is you turn $8.5 million (Ryno) into $14.5 million (Monroe) meaning we get closer to the tax line a lot quicker by adding/retaining guys.

Wouldn't they be turning Asik into Monroe? They would have to move Anderson (should have been done already). Which should give them plenty of room. Monroe might even come at a bit of a discount, if they make the deal longer (as the article suggests). It's totally doable and the Pelicans should strike now, while other teams are fighting over Aldridge, Jordan, Love, Gasol and Cousins. We get in first and fair, Monroe would appreciate the attention. That time might have already past though..

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