Point guard Derrick Rose is a member of the New York Knicks once again after the team acquired him in a trade with the Detroit Pistons on Monday.

In order to get Rose, the Knicks parted with guard Dennis Smith Jr. and the Charlotte Hornets’ second-round pick in 2021.

While Rose was linked with a number of teams in recent weeks, the Knicks were the most aggressive in pursuing him. The team’s head coach Tom Thibodeau was the one pushing for the move as he wanted to reunite with the player he previously coached on two occasions.

Rose became the youngest player to win the NBA MVP Award while playing in a Chicago Bulls jersey under Thibodeau, and the pair also worked together on the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Derrick Rose previously played with the Knicks during the 2016-17 season, but the injuries and struggles in the triangle offense made it a forgettable campaign for the three-time All-Star. Now, however, he is returning with fewer expectations and in a system that he feels comfortable with.

Rose has been enjoying a small career renaissance in recent years, managing to remain healthy and be a solid contributor. He has played 15 games with the Pistons in 2020-21 so far and is averaging 14.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.

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Derrick Rose has been among the rare bright spots for struggling Detroit Pistons this season, and it looks like his performance hasn’t gone unnoticed around the league. According to the latest report from Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, several teams with championship aspirations are interested in trading for Rose.

The two teams that have emerged as favorites for the former NBA MVP are Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers. Both Lakers and 76ers are in need of a quality point guard to complement their starters and have identified Rose as both an affordable and realistic target. Los Angeles Clippers have also shown interest, but haven’t moved past exploratory talks.

Pistons seemed like they might have a tough time being a competitive team this year, especially since Blake Griffin is probably out for the season. This might push them to be sellers before the trade deadline and get some assets for Rose while his value is still high. There is, however, always the option of Detroit staying put and seeing whether they can clinch a playoff spot in weakened East.

Derrick Rose has been on a path of reviving his career in NBA after the struggles he had for the past few years. After bouncing back last season with Minnesota Timberwolves, Rose has been stellar for Pistons this season, especially after the team was hit with a number of injuries. 

Rose is currently averaging 18.4 points and 5.8 assists per game, both career-highs since 2011.

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Although he managed to achieve a rare feat of winning both the NBA Rookie of the Year and MVP awards, Derrick Rose has still one big goal to achieve in the NBA. In a recent interview with Sirius XM Radio, the new Detroit Pistons guard said that he wants to win an NBA title before his career ends.

“While I’m in the game…I wanna win a championship that’s what I really wanna do. ” – said Rose.

According to Rose, being an NBA champion is the accolade that he always wanted the most. 

“I got all the accolades that I wanted, now it’s time for me to really get the one that I really, really want.” – he added.

Although he was almost out of the NBA just a few years ago, Rose managed to resurrect his career with Minnesota Timberwolves last season. He played 51 games, and averaged 18.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game and was even in the conversation for the Sixth Man of the Year award at one moment. This increased his value on the free market, and he ended up landing in Detroit on a two-year, $15 million contract.

As it turns out, Derrick Rose didn’t just choose Pistons for the money. He actually believed that the team has a chance to be competitive in the Eastern Conference. Rose even went so far as saying that Detroit might be up for a big run this next season and become a title contender.

“With Detroit, I feel like we have a great chance with being in the East. We have two great bigs, a great team, you never know.” – Rose said when asked about Pistons’ title chances.

While you have to admire Rose’s optimism, the truth is that Pistons are a perennial playoff team at best. Even with Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond, Detroit simply lacks the star power and depth to challenge the best teams in the NBA. But hey, we won’t be mad if we are proven wrong.

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Minnesota Timberwolves have officially given up on the dream to make the playoffs this season. The team announced on Thursday that their guards Derrick Rose and Jeff Teague, as well as forward Robert Covington, will be out for the rest of the season.

Rose missed Minnesota’s last four games due to soreness in his right elbow. Now, the MRI scan revealed some chip fracture in the elbow, so the team decided not to risk more serious injury. The 30-year-old former MVP has been enjoying a great season so far, averaging 18.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.

In addition, Teague has been dealing with a left foot injury that caused him to miss games on multiple occasions this season. He was averaging 12.1 points and 8.2 assists per game before being shut down for the season.

Covington, who joined Minnesota in November as part of Jimmy Butler trade, managed to play 22 games with Timberwolves before being sidelined with a bone bruise in his knee. He was averaging 14.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves currently find themselves 10th in the Western Conference with a 32-40 record and are on a five-game losing streak.

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Derrick Rose finally has an NBA team. Minnesota Timberwolves have announced on Thursday that they have signed the 2011 NBA regular season MVP for the rest of the 2017-18 season. In Minnesota, Rose will be reunited with his former Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau and teammates Jimmy Butler and Taj Gibson.

Derrick Rose started the season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who ended up trading him to Utah Jazz at NBA trade deadline. The Jazz released the 29-year-old immediately, and it looked like there were just a handful of teams remotely interested in picking him up.

“We just thought he could help the team,” – said Timberwolves coach Thibodeau .”That’s what our expectations are: come in, be a good teammate, try to help us win. … He’s been around. He’s been in a lot of games. I think he’s seen a lot of different things, he’s familiar with what we’re doing, he’s played with some of the guys we have. So that’s a plus.“

Once regarded as one of the most talented point guards in the league, Rose never managed to reach his full potential due to multiple injuries he had over the course of his career. He joined the Cleveland Cavaliers on a veteran’s minimum, hoping to resurrect his career, but he failed to fit in there. Maybe he will get the chance in Minnesota.

“The only thing I’m missing now is the opportunity,” – Rose told reporters. “Talking to Thibs, he sounds like he’s going to give me the opportunity, so it’s all about learning the guys and fitting in at the right time. I think I can play with anybody, to tell you the truth. I know the game. I’m not a selfish player. I’m not here for stats or anything like that. I just want to win and help this team and franchise win.“

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Point guard Derrick Rose is a member of the New York Knicks once again after the team acquired him in a trade with the Detroit Pistons on Monday.

In order to get Rose, the Knicks parted with guard Dennis Smith Jr. and the Charlotte Hornets’ second-round pick in 2021.

While Rose was linked with a number of teams in recent weeks, the Knicks were the most aggressive in pursuing him. The team’s head coach Tom Thibodeau was the one pushing for the move as he wanted to reunite with the player he previously coached on two occasions.

Rose became the youngest player to win the NBA MVP Award while playing in a Chicago Bulls jersey under Thibodeau, and the pair also worked together on the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Derrick Rose previously played with the Knicks during the 2016-17 season, but the injuries and struggles in the triangle offense made it a forgettable campaign for the three-time All-Star. Now, however, he is returning with fewer expectations and in a system that he feels comfortable with.

Rose has been enjoying a small career renaissance in recent years, managing to remain healthy and be a solid contributor. He has played 15 games with the Pistons in 2020-21 so far and is averaging 14.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.

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Derrick Rose has been among the rare bright spots for struggling Detroit Pistons this season, and it looks like his performance hasn’t gone unnoticed around the league. According to the latest report from Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, several teams with championship aspirations are interested in trading for Rose.

The two teams that have emerged as favorites for the former NBA MVP are Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers. Both Lakers and 76ers are in need of a quality point guard to complement their starters and have identified Rose as both an affordable and realistic target. Los Angeles Clippers have also shown interest, but haven’t moved past exploratory talks.

Pistons seemed like they might have a tough time being a competitive team this year, especially since Blake Griffin is probably out for the season. This might push them to be sellers before the trade deadline and get some assets for Rose while his value is still high. There is, however, always the option of Detroit staying put and seeing whether they can clinch a playoff spot in weakened East.

Derrick Rose has been on a path of reviving his career in NBA after the struggles he had for the past few years. After bouncing back last season with Minnesota Timberwolves, Rose has been stellar for Pistons this season, especially after the team was hit with a number of injuries. 

Rose is currently averaging 18.4 points and 5.8 assists per game, both career-highs since 2011.

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Although he managed to achieve a rare feat of winning both the NBA Rookie of the Year and MVP awards, Derrick Rose has still one big goal to achieve in the NBA. In a recent interview with Sirius XM Radio, the new Detroit Pistons guard said that he wants to win an NBA title before his career ends.

“While I’m in the game…I wanna win a championship that’s what I really wanna do. ” – said Rose.

According to Rose, being an NBA champion is the accolade that he always wanted the most. 

“I got all the accolades that I wanted, now it’s time for me to really get the one that I really, really want.” – he added.

Although he was almost out of the NBA just a few years ago, Rose managed to resurrect his career with Minnesota Timberwolves last season. He played 51 games, and averaged 18.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game and was even in the conversation for the Sixth Man of the Year award at one moment. This increased his value on the free market, and he ended up landing in Detroit on a two-year, $15 million contract.

As it turns out, Derrick Rose didn’t just choose Pistons for the money. He actually believed that the team has a chance to be competitive in the Eastern Conference. Rose even went so far as saying that Detroit might be up for a big run this next season and become a title contender.

“With Detroit, I feel like we have a great chance with being in the East. We have two great bigs, a great team, you never know.” – Rose said when asked about Pistons’ title chances.

While you have to admire Rose’s optimism, the truth is that Pistons are a perennial playoff team at best. Even with Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond, Detroit simply lacks the star power and depth to challenge the best teams in the NBA. But hey, we won’t be mad if we are proven wrong.

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Minnesota Timberwolves have officially given up on the dream to make the playoffs this season. The team announced on Thursday that their guards Derrick Rose and Jeff Teague, as well as forward Robert Covington, will be out for the rest of the season.

Rose missed Minnesota’s last four games due to soreness in his right elbow. Now, the MRI scan revealed some chip fracture in the elbow, so the team decided not to risk more serious injury. The 30-year-old former MVP has been enjoying a great season so far, averaging 18.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.

In addition, Teague has been dealing with a left foot injury that caused him to miss games on multiple occasions this season. He was averaging 12.1 points and 8.2 assists per game before being shut down for the season.

Covington, who joined Minnesota in November as part of Jimmy Butler trade, managed to play 22 games with Timberwolves before being sidelined with a bone bruise in his knee. He was averaging 14.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves currently find themselves 10th in the Western Conference with a 32-40 record and are on a five-game losing streak.

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Derrick Rose finally has an NBA team. Minnesota Timberwolves have announced on Thursday that they have signed the 2011 NBA regular season MVP for the rest of the 2017-18 season. In Minnesota, Rose will be reunited with his former Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau and teammates Jimmy Butler and Taj Gibson.

Derrick Rose started the season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who ended up trading him to Utah Jazz at NBA trade deadline. The Jazz released the 29-year-old immediately, and it looked like there were just a handful of teams remotely interested in picking him up.

“We just thought he could help the team,” – said Timberwolves coach Thibodeau .”That’s what our expectations are: come in, be a good teammate, try to help us win. … He’s been around. He’s been in a lot of games. I think he’s seen a lot of different things, he’s familiar with what we’re doing, he’s played with some of the guys we have. So that’s a plus.“

Once regarded as one of the most talented point guards in the league, Rose never managed to reach his full potential due to multiple injuries he had over the course of his career. He joined the Cleveland Cavaliers on a veteran’s minimum, hoping to resurrect his career, but he failed to fit in there. Maybe he will get the chance in Minnesota.

“The only thing I’m missing now is the opportunity,” – Rose told reporters. “Talking to Thibs, he sounds like he’s going to give me the opportunity, so it’s all about learning the guys and fitting in at the right time. I think I can play with anybody, to tell you the truth. I know the game. I’m not a selfish player. I’m not here for stats or anything like that. I just want to win and help this team and franchise win.“

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