Greg Monroe probably out against Bulls, Celtics

Mar 5, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (left) and Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (right) tie up the ball for a jump ball in the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Chicago won 105-94. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (left) and Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (right) tie up the ball for a jump ball in the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Chicago won 105-94. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Stan Van Gundy on Greg Monroe, via Rod Beard of The Detroit News:

"“He didn’t do anything (today); I don’t think he’ll play this weekend,” coach Stan Van Gundy said after Friday’s practice."

It seems the Pistons are taking my tanking advice.

There’s no good reason to rush Monroe back. I hope the Pistons compete hard Saturday against the Bulls and Sunday against the Celtics. But if Monroe’s absence makes it more likely they lose those contests, all the better.

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