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Jordan SchultzESPN
The Philadelphia 76ers plan to sign veteran center Greg Monroe on Thursday after they waive center Justin Patton, a league source told ESPN.
The 28-year-old Monroe has played in 40 games this season — 38 with the Toronto Raptors — averaging 4.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. A former lottery pick, Monroe was waived by the Brooklyn Nets in February after they acquired him in a deal with Toronto.
The big man most recently secured a 10-day contract with the Celtics, but Boston opted not to retain Monroe’s services after he appeared in just two games.
A physical presence with ample postseason experience, Monroe has played in 17 total playoff games, compiling averages of 7.8 points and 4.6 rebounds with the Bucks and Celtics.
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