Jazz signing veteran center Greg Monroe to 10-day deal

Veteran center Greg Monroe will sign a 10-day contract with the Jazz, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Utah will be the fourth team of the season for Monroe, who previously had 10-day contracts with the Timberwolves, Wizards and Bucks. He has played in a combined 10 games this season, averaging 5.5 points and 5.2 rebounds in 15.1 minutes per night.

Monroe, 31, will provide a traditional center to back up Rudy Gobert as the Jazz try to hang onto fourth place in the Western Conference. With 14 days left in the regular season, Monroe will have an opportunity to audition for a spot on Utah’s playoff roster.

Minnesota had interest in re-signing Monroe, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Naz Reid‘s foot injury may put the Wolves in the market for a big man.

Utah has an opening on its 15-man roster, so a corresponding move won’t be necessary. If Monroe signs Sunday or Monday, he will be eligible for five games during the 10-day deal.