Greg Monroe and the Detroit Pistons are still better off without one another.
In the time since coach and president Stan Van Gundy waived Josh Smith, the contrary has been entertained. But the clear solution to this yearlong snafu hasn't changed.
Neither side will admit it just yet, of course. Monroe finished up the regular season maintaining that he hasn't ruled out re-signing in Detroit, per MLive.com's David Mayo, while Van Gundy continues to equivocate on what the future holds.
"We'll have to look at what comes up, where we are after the draft, possible trades, all of that," he said, per Mayo, "and just go from there and see what's best for both sides."
Parting ways remains best for both sides. The Pistons and Monroe needn't schlep through the June 25 draft, sign-and-trade opportunities or free agency itself to understand that much.
Iffy Fit Up Front
When Monroe reaches unrestricted free agency—an offseason right he earned by accepting his qualifying offer last summer—he'll be seeking a max contract, according to Sporting News' Sean De ...
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Breaking Up Would Be Best Move for Greg Monroe and Detroit Pistons
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