http://theadvocate.com/news/neworleans/12769441-148/big-man-greg-monroe-formerly

When the NBA’s free-agency period begins Wednesday, New Orleanian Greg Monroe will be one of the top big men available.

Monroe, an unrestricted free agent who played five years with the Detroit Pistons, joins centers Marc Gasol and DeAndre Jordan and power forward LaMarcus Aldridge as those available who could most bolster a team’s frontcourt.

Five teams have shown serious interest — the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers. Monroe said he’ll meet with those teams this week.