Bucks sign veteran C Greg Monroe to 10-day contract

The Bucks have agreed to a 10-day contract with veteran center Greg Monroe, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets.

Milwaukee has an open roster spot and doesn't have anyone in protocols, so it’s a standard 10-day deal.

According to Scotto, Monroe had multiple 10-day offers before choosing the defending champions. He had 10-day contracts with the Timberwolves and Wizards under the hardship exception and appeared in five games. He averaged 5.6 PPG, 6.2 RPG and 2.4 APG in 16.2 MPG.

Prior to this season, Monroe hadn’t appeared in an NBA game since the 2018-19 season. In 637 career games, Monroe has averaged 13.1 PPG, 8.3 RPG and 2.1 APG. Monroe began his career with Detroit after being drafted in the 2010 lottery.

This is his second stint with Milwaukee. He appeared in 165 games with the Bucks from 2015-17.

Brook Lopez hasn’t played since the season opener and underwent back surgery in early December. Bobby Portis and Giannis Antetokounmpo have played out of position in his absence.