Derrick Rose: 5 potential landing spots in 2017 NBA free agency
1. New York Knicks
The New York Knicks have been a dumpster fire for decades now, so even if options like Masai Ujiri or David Griffin take Phil Jackson‘s place in the front office, there have already been reports the team could be open to re-signing Rose.
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Despite missing a game, despite all the off-court drama, despite the season-ending injury and despite the drafting of a potential franchise point guard in Frank Ntilikina, this could definitely still happen.
However, that wouldn’t be the end of the world provided that A) Rose is signed to a team-friendly, shorter contract and B) The deal is made with the intention of bringing him off the bench behind the promising young rook. According to ESPN‘s Ian Begley, the Knicks’ interest depends on Rose’s knee and his asking price.
Even if he was the team’s starting 1-guard, there have been some questions about which position would be best for a combo guard like Ntilikina, so that would give the backcourt some flexibility as well.
That being said, a new front office regime might not be interested in bringing back Rose, and if the Knicks are smart, they’ll be starting their young rookie from day one.
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As you can see, the free agency options for Derrick Rose aren’t exactly great. Aside from being willing to take a discount for a team with no other viable option at point guard, it’s hard to see a team signing Rose to a signing deal and not making a monumental mistake in the process.