Monroe will start at center in Thursday's game against the Rockets, Craig Grialou of ArizonaSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Tyson Chandler out, the Suns want to keep their second unit intact, so Monroe will start in his debut with the Suns. He has been sidelined since Oct. 26 with a calf injury, which has totaled nine games missed. It remains to be seen how heavy of a workload the big man will see right away, but it looks like he should have an opportunity to produce early on.

Monroe (calf) will be available to play in Thursday's game against the Rockets, Scott Bordow of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Monroe has been out for his last nine games, which included time he spent with the Bucks prior to being traded to the Suns. However, it appears his calf has responded well to treatment and is finally back to full strength. With Tyson Chandler (illness) sitting out, Monroe will likely slot in behind Alen Len at center, though there's an outside chance he picks up the start in his Sun debut. Either way, coach Jay Triano may want to avoid playing Monroe for too man minutes considering he's fresh off an extended absence.

Monroe (calf) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets, Scott Bordow of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Monroe has missed the last nine games with a sore calf, extending back to his time with the Bucks to start the season. However, it appears he's finally inching towards a return and could be available as soon as Thursday's contest. With Tyson Chandler questionable with an illness, Monroe would be a welcomed addition to the frontcourt, though he likely wouldn't be relied upon for a hefty workload considering he's coming off an extended absence.

Monroe (calf) will not play in Monday's game against the Lakers, Craig Grialou of ArizonaSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The newest member of the Suns is still working his way back from some lingering calf soreness, and he remains without a specific timetable for a return. He should continue to be considered on a game-by-game basis with his next opportunity to return not being until Thursday against the Rockets.

Monroe (calf) will not play Saturday against Minnesota, Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Monroe continues to nurse a calf injury, which has kept him sidelined since late last month. Consider the big man, who was recently traded to Phoenix, questionable on a game-to-game basis going forward. His next chance to play will come Monday versus the Lakers.

Monroe (calf) did not participate in Friday's shootaround, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

EDGE Analysis

Monroe continues to deal with a calf injury that's sidelined him since late October. That said, reports have indicated that the Suns are looking to shop the big man they just acquired from Milwaukee. So, even when he is fully healthy, he may not step on the floor in a Phoenix uniform. In the meantime, his fantasy value remains somewhat up in the air.

The Suns, who acquired Monroe (calf) along with a 2018 first-round draft pick from the Bucks in exchange for point guard Eric Bledsoe on Tuesday, are hoping to deal the veteran center elsewhere, Adrian Wojnarowksi of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Suns already having two back-to-the-basket centers on the roster in Tyson Chandler and Alex Len and likely not in contention for a playoff spot, it appears Phoenix only valued Monroe for his $17.8 million expiring contract, which could draw interest from clubs in need of an offensive-minded big man. If the Suns are unable to find a suitor for Monroe, it's likely the team would buy out his contract before the February trade deadline, which would afford the veteran some more agency with where he ultimately lands. Once Monroe recovers from the calf issue that's sidelined him for the better part of two weeks, it's unlikely that he would see much run with the Suns, but his next team could prove more favorable for gaining both playing time and fantasy value.

Monroe (calf), in a deal being finalized, will be traded to the Suns along with a first-round pick in exchange for Eric Bledsoe, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Bledsoe trade saga is finally over, and as a result, Monroe will be headed to Phoenix, where he'll join a crowded frontcourt with a mix of young players and veterans. It's unclear exactly where Monroe fits into the Suns rotation at this time, as they'll want to continue to develop their young talent in Marquese Chriss and Dragan Bender, but they also now have a lot of money invested in Tyson Chandler and Monroe for this season. Regardless, Monroe is likely still out for another week with left calf soreness, so the big man's role won't be uncovered until he is again healthy enough to play. But, with Phoenix's frontcourt depth, Monroe's fantasy value will likely take a hit.

Coach Jason Kidd said Sunday that Monroe (calf) will be out for two weeks, Matt Valazquez of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Monroe was ruled out for Sunday's game due to left calf soreness, but it looks like the issue may be a tad more serious than soreness. With the big man now set for an extended absence, look for John Henson, who posted 12 points, nine rebounds and three assists across 28 minutes Sunday, to absorb most of Monroe's minutes off the bench.

Monroe is dealing with left calf soreness and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that it's being listed as soreness seems to indicate it's nothing too serious, though it will cost Monroe at least one game starting with Sunday. His next opportunity to take the court will be Tuesday against the Thunder, but in the meantime, look for guys like Thon Maker and John Henson to pick up more minutes at center.