Greg Monroe's Qualifying Offer and the State of the Pistons

Greg Monroe looks good in Detroit's Red and Blue, but how much longer will he be wearing them?

By Bennett Corcoran (@CorcoranNBA)

As negotiations have prolonged into mid-August without a resolution, it appears Greg Monroe plans to accept the qualifying offer extended by the Detroit Pistons of about $5.5 million, according to Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today.

There is some risk involved for Monroe. He is leaving money on the table this summer, as he could have signed an offer sheet from another team or reached an agreement with the Pistons. If he gets hurt this season or underwhelms, that guaranteed money is no longer in play.

This path represents the quickest way out of Detroit, and it’s clear why Monroe would pursue an exit strategy based on the current roster construction.

Catching Up With Bob Lobel: Red Sox Free Agency Frenzy

This week on "Catching Up With Bob Lobel," host Joe Parello and legendary sportscaster Bob Lobel discuss all the moves the Red Sox and their former players have made. What do we make of Jacoby Ellsbury's mega-deal with the Yankees, and will A.J. Pierzynski be an upgrade from the now departed Jarrod Saltalamacchia?

Plus, where do the Sox go from here?

All that, and more, on this Red Sox free agency edition of "Catching Up With Bob Lobel."

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Taking You To School Podcast: Dwight Howard Signs With Houston

Dwight Howard ditched the Lakers for the Houston Rockets. What does that mean for his future?

By SuiteSports Staff

This week on "Taking You To School," Joe Parello and Jeremy Conlin break down all the big free agent signings from the last week. Dwight Howard signed with Houston, Andre Iguodala with Golden State, and Josh Smith with Detroit. Jeremy and Joe discuss whether or not these moves are as good as advertised. Also, Lenny from New York calls in to discuss Dwight Howard's future with the Rockets.

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NBA Free Agency Fear Rankings

Chris Paul headlines the 2013 Free Agent Class

(Editor's Note: We're happy to welcome a guest post from Josh Garvey, a Pistons fan, facial hair enthusiast, and the unofficial president of the Chris Paul Man-Crush Association)

By Josh Garvey

Instead of just ranking the NBA free agents in a normal fashion, I'd like to discuss the amount of terror hearing "My team just signed (insert name here)!" inspires in you.  All of this is, as always, dependent on contract, but it's my best guess.

Tier 1 – No terror: This is reserved for players who are very likely to meet the value of their contract and not give you excessive headaches

• Chris Paul: Well, he's not going anywhere, but hey, he’s the best, so you knew he would get some love.
• David West: His game seems to be aging well, and I don't think anyone is going to throw a particularly long contract at him. Also, most likely going nowhere.
• Paul Millsap: Doesn't seem the type to get overpaid, good locker room guy, fairly consistent, hustles.
• Chris Andersen: His age means he probably won't get an excessively long contract, one of the best bench energizers, incredibly fun saying "BIRDMAN, BIRDMAN" and "CAW CAW CAW" every time he does anything.
• Timofey Mozgov: HE PUTS FEAR IN HIS OPPONENTS, NOT THOSE WHO ARE ON HIS SIDE.

Early Free Agency Winners and Losers

Receiver Wes Welker leaves one future Hall of Fame quarterback for another, going from Tom Brady to Peyton Manning.

By Joe Parello

Free agency is far from over, but we take a break from March Man Crushes to bring you the obligatory "winners and losers" column for the early portion of NFL free agency. To say this free agency period has been crazy thus far would be an understatement, and some perennial contenders are going to look significantly different next year.

The question is, will it be for better or for worse?

Well, that's why I'm here. You're welcome.

Which Free Agent Will Sink Your Favorite Team?

Receiver Mike Wallace is certainly talented, but he has the tell-tale signs of a free agent headache.

By Joe Parello

Free agency is nearly upon us in the NFL and rather than building through the draft, it's so much more fun to throw a ton of money at the free agent flavor of the month. Just ask the Philadelphia Eagles and former coach Andy Reid how easy it is to assemble a "Dream Team."

So, with that in mind, here are the top-flight free agents that could ruin your team. Please remember that, obviously, players like Mike Wallace and Jake Long are talented, and could help many teams get over the hump. This is simply a "buyer beware" section.

Mike Wallace, Wide Receiver, Pittsburgh Steelers